My consult went well... I will be having a bilateral (both sides) mastectomy on December 7th. The staff here at Emory had also done a more extensive pathology test on my earlier biopsy and found that the carcinoma had already broken through the ductal lining. They are calling it a micro invasion.
Right now the plan is no chemo, radiation or hormone therapy. As long as there are no further surprise in the final biopsy, after the mastectomy, I should be 100% cured. My doctor here is suggesting that I get the genetic testing done to see if I have the BRCA 1/ BRCA 2 genes. This could later indicate the need to stay on top of cervical and ovarian testing.
So we have some more interesting things to learn about and more information to search for. I will post more probably tomorrow. I am exhausted after appointments, testing and pre-op.
God Bless! Have a good night
Thank you for the update Cassy...I have been thinking about you as I went about my daily routine...sent up little "flare prayers"...prayed for all involved in the decisions to be made today.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday...enjoy the family...I know ya'll are delighted to have Claudia here!
May you feel God's presence as you prepare for this next step in your journey!!
Debbie
Praying for you, Josh, and the kids. Praise the Lord that they are saying no radiation or chemo!!!
ReplyDeleteThought of you all day yesterday. I know you are probably drained from it all. I hope to see you sometime after you get back. Maybe a little Madeline action will lift you up. :) Love you, Sums
ReplyDeleteWe are all praying for you, through this and if you need anything please do not hesitate to call.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless
Uncle Mark and Natalie