Before my diagnosis came back I scoured the net looking for real life images & references to help me understand what I was dealing with. So I'm sharing this with you, hoping to aid anyone elses who finds themselves in a similar situation.

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Thursday, December 01, 2005
Memorial - Wendie Jo Sperber

I don't remember Wendie Jo Sperber; but I saw the headline "Bosom Buddies" Wendie Jo Sperber Dies, and though I didn't watch the show that often, I do remember it being on TV. And I knew that she probably wasn't that old - so I clicked. These types of reminders about how deadly breast cancer can be are difficult to deal with - but, since my curiosity about her was peaked - I did more research - and instead of being depressed about what she went through, and what so many women have gone through, and will be going through - I find myself inspired by her desire to make a difference - and hope that I can one day make a difference - do something to improve the life of others - even one other. Finding the good - making lemonade out of lemons, (illuminade) well... that's what I hope to focus on. And I'm sure many women are greatful for the generosity, compassion and love they've received at weSPARK ... thanks Wendie Jo.

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Mammogram



Microcalcifications on Right Breast
Birad 4

Diagnosis


Tumor 1: Size: 1cm; ER+(77%), PR+(10%), HER2/neu:2+ (positive?)(2) - FISH to confirm
Tumor 2: Size: .2cm; ER+(73%), PR-(1%), HER2/neu:1+ (negative?) (1.3)


Grading
Nuclear Score: 3
Tubular Score: 3
Mitotic Score: 2


Staging: TBD based on positve node count after Bilateral Mastectomy

Timeline


March 15 - Chemo started March 9 - Port installed
February 9 - Bilateral Mastectomy
January 23 - Bilateral MRI
January 20 - Genetic Counseling
December 8 - Lumpectomy with Sentinel Node Biopsy
November 8 - Excisional biopsy
November 3 - Stereotactic core biopsy on 2/3 sites
October 28 - Digital Mammogram
October 20 - Meeting with surgeon (Dr. gr8). Fine Needle Aspiration.
October 18 - Meeting w/ PCP - surgeon recommended
October 14 - Mammogram (w/immediate call back for magnified images) & ultrasound.

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    Nabby Adams


    When I first discover I had cancer I said - better today than 20 years ago,(much less early 1800's)

    This Essay on Nabby Adams shows just how far we've come.

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