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I went for a PET/CT scan yesterday as well as had an MRI. Please pray that no other tumors are in my body. I'll know the stage when my breast surgeon view the scans. However, he said surgery, chemo, and radiation are definitely in my future.
How long was the span between diagnosis and surgery? My thought at the current time is "get it out".View Thread

Yes, I still have breast cancer. And, yes it did spread to one lymph node under my arm...making me a Stage 2B. But that's it! Maybe I shouldn't say that's it...because breast cancer IS breast cancer. But, I feel truly relieved and blessed. Blessed because I skip doctor's appointments, mammograms, and such. I am so grateful that God put it in my spirit to get physicals because my cancer is an agressive cancer. My breast surgeon said the rate of growth is between 80% -90%. Today, I asked my oncologist what does aggressive really mean as in time periods. He said within a few months, the tumor would have probably doubled.
Okay then...that's good enough for me...I guess I'm off to chemotherapy. Which starts the 29th by the way. A little nervous...yes. Downright scared...no. I'm in good spirits because I've been blessed to have it found before it was too late.
I'm scheduled for eight rounds of chemotherapy on a bi-weekly basis (ending in February), surgery (probably in March), and radiation (I'm estimating May and June).
So, on this journey I continue to trod.View Thread

I received a call yesterday from my surgeon's office. I have an appointment on Tuesday, October 16th to hear about my scan results and to discuss my treatment plan.Tuesday is the day my surgeon will meet with a team of doctors, nurses, and other professionals. Prayers, prayers, prayers.View Thread

Any other timelines are welcomed. Thanks ~ DebraView Thread


I often consider myself living alone although my fifteen year old son lives with me. I also understand your denial. I was just diagnosed a week ago. I'd love to be your support system. We can be each others.View Thread
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