Tuesday, March 27, 2012
March 20, 2012 my consult update
I was unable to post on consult day, system issues. After my consult, I learned I will have a lumpectomy, reconstruction of both breasts with my own tissue so they will be the same size and shape, then radiation. I don't know yet how long the radiation will last. My plastic surgery consult is April 25 and my next Dr. visit is April 10.
March 27, 2012 MRI Day
Just had MRI at COH in Duarte. 45 minutes of lying still, face down with my boobs through holes in the MRI table. I fell asleep after the first twenty minutes. I haven't slept on my stomach in years lol, my boobs are too big.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Pathology results March 13, 2012
I have invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast. This is a common form of the cancer per the Internet.
On Thursday the 15th, I got coverage through a government program BBCCP and today 3/16/2012, I did the new patient intake at the treatment center in Duarte. I go on Tuesday for a consultation with the surgeons.
On Thursday the 15th, I got coverage through a government program BBCCP and today 3/16/2012, I did the new patient intake at the treatment center in Duarte. I go on Tuesday for a consultation with the surgeons.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Today is March 12, 2012. I have yet to get the results of my biopsy from the sixth of March. I have an appointment tomorrow with the Dr. I didn't have any biopsy pain until the following day after my shower. My boob hurt for two days. Now my arm hurts and my jaw hurts. All on the right side. I hope this process speeds up so I can get it over with.
I am unable to view the DVD with the mammogram pictures. I wanted to add them here. I will figure it out and try again.
Just took two Tylenol, hopefully my shoulder and jaw will stop hurting.
I am unable to view the DVD with the mammogram pictures. I wanted to add them here. I will figure it out and try again.
Just took two Tylenol, hopefully my shoulder and jaw will stop hurting.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The biopsy March 6, 2012
I am new at blogging. A great friend of mine suggested I blog my journey with breast cancer.
On January 26, 2012, I had a mammogram after finding a lump. The radiologist said I had cancer.
Since I am uninsured and unemployed, I called the most famous and local treatment center. They referred me to a program - through the state of California. Through this service, I received a biopsy on March 6, 2012, at the treatment center. I don't know if I can put the actual names of places and services.
The biopsy to my surprise and great relief, did not hurt. I worked myself up to a dental appointment frenzy and it was more like getting a haircut. The people in the treatment center walked me through the procedure. I had taken the time to look it up and review video's for the procedure before hand. I felt prepared and it wasn't a bad experience. I even got to see the biopsied chunks of my tumor. Looked like little rectangle chunks of Udon but short and skinny, there was a little white at one side and brown for the rest.
Now I wait 72-hours to get the pathology report from my Dr. My Dr. is really a good person. I was very happy to meet him and impressed by his great brain and forthright manner. He actually calls me at home to advise me. Anyway, I await the pathology results prior to treatment. More blog later.
On January 26, 2012, I had a mammogram after finding a lump. The radiologist said I had cancer.
Since I am uninsured and unemployed, I called the most famous and local treatment center. They referred me to a program - through the state of California. Through this service, I received a biopsy on March 6, 2012, at the treatment center. I don't know if I can put the actual names of places and services.
The biopsy to my surprise and great relief, did not hurt. I worked myself up to a dental appointment frenzy and it was more like getting a haircut. The people in the treatment center walked me through the procedure. I had taken the time to look it up and review video's for the procedure before hand. I felt prepared and it wasn't a bad experience. I even got to see the biopsied chunks of my tumor. Looked like little rectangle chunks of Udon but short and skinny, there was a little white at one side and brown for the rest.
Now I wait 72-hours to get the pathology report from my Dr. My Dr. is really a good person. I was very happy to meet him and impressed by his great brain and forthright manner. He actually calls me at home to advise me. Anyway, I await the pathology results prior to treatment. More blog later.
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