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Thursday, February 02, 2006
Getting closer

Yes. It feels like things are finally moving along. I saw my oncologist today and he's scheduled me for a CT scan and actually had someone draw my blood. It has amazed me that I've been diagnosed with cancer since November and I haven't had any blood work done yet except for anything they may have done specifically for the surgeries I've had. I'm so relieved that Dr. Thunder is on top of things. He even called my house yesterday to make sure I was doing well and hadn't fallen through the cracks! And he seems very excited about getting me into a clincal trial - it's just a matter of finding out more information concerning my cancer and determining which trials I'd be able to participate in. He seems to have his eye on one in particular B-38. I hope I can participate.

After the surgery I'm hoping to go with my Mom and Sister to pick up the wig I've selected. It was more expensive then I was thinking but I think it looked great and since I hate hats, and I know Z-man is nervous about seeing me bald so I think it will be worth every penny. I'm buying local, but here's a link to the Claire by Noriko. The color we liked is a lot darker than my natural color but I figured:
  • No one here really knows me - so who'd care.
  • I'm going to allow myself to find the fun in whatever I can - and if changing my color looks good - then changing the color it is.

    I did stop by a local store yesterday to try on their $25 dollar wigs - ahem - that ain't happening.

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

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