1 week ago today I was told I have breast cancer - while Ive had some pretty scary and emotional moments this past summer, that was the worse moment of my life. The other stuff I knew 100% that I would heal from. This, there are so many variables. I was told from the results they saw that it was small, non aggressive, the good kind, not a fast grower and Id most likely just need a lumpectomy and then 6 weeks of radiation....that was before yesterday. Yesterday, my HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, a protein that stimulates cell growth and is overproduced in about 20-25% of breast cancers and some others) test came back positive. Because of this, my diagnosis changed and so did my entire treatment plan. While I personally think its partly from still being swollen after the biopsy (my right side is still all bruised, tender & slightly swollen), the MRI found the lump has grown 1 cm in the last 2 weeks. Its an aggressive grower the oncologist said, but Ive been told its still not the ugly cancer, which is good. Due to studies and new ways theyve done treatments over the last 10 years and seeing what works best, what gets the best results (short term and long term) and what has the highest success rate of being cancer free and no reoccurrences, my treatment plan has changed to 18 weeks of Chemotherapy 1st (starting on the 20th of this month, followed by (not in any particular order as Im not clear on that) another IV administered treatment drug, surgery to take out the remaining lump(s) (after shrinkage) and radiation. Ive been told my entire treatment will be close to a year long. The chemo 1st is to help the lump(s) shrink, as well as kill any other cells I may have that are currently undetectable at this moment. This way they can SEE that its working, as opposed to doing chemo last when you cant tell its doing its job because youve removed the lumps first thing. This is the treatment that Joan Lunden is going through. So please, continue to pray, send positive vibes or whatever it is you do and believe in. The outpouring of love and support has been great and with this new news, I need it just as much as ever! Its been a hard pill to swallow, but Im gonna keep up the positivity as much as I possibly can, except for the few moments here and there that I just need to cry! I want to beat this! For me, for my boys, for my husband, for my family and for my friends! Im young and still have a lot of life left in me.....I think Ive proven this summer that Im one BAD ASS CHICK that you dont mess with and I WILL get through this! Especially with all of you behind me! Oh, and thank you to those of you who may have donated to the fund that was set up for me and to those of you who have shared the page. It means a lot! Much love to you all!
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 01:53:23 +0000
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