This post was hard...
I've started this entry a few times now and kept deleting it. I got my biopsy results back from Dr. Steed a couple of days ago and it wasn't good. I've wanted to tell you about it but, the more I write about it, the more real it becomes. Bottom line, she said the tissue samples showed that the mass in my left breast is cancerous. They've got the preliminary report posted to my Norton Hospital MyChart Account, this is what it says:
PATHOLOGY ADDENDUM dictated on 3/1/2021.
Pathology of the left breast ultrasound guided biopsy at 12:00 position is invasive ductal carcinoma with intratumoral necrosis and focal ductal carcinoma in situ with associated microcalcifications. This is concordant with imaging findings.
I'm trying to read up on the different types of cells they found to better understand what I'm facing. The doctor didn't say a lot, she said the surgeon I'll be meeting with will be better able to tell me more about my overall prognosis and/or treatment plans. The good news is that, even though there is evidence of invasive cells, it looks like my lymph nodes are clear so far. Radiation therapy will also be a challenge because of my Pacemaker. If they're not careful they could literally melt my unit or leads which would not be good.
Like I mentioned to one of my friends, I'm going to be investigating some holistic meds on my own. We saw a documentary called Amazing Fungi the other night, which was just as amazing as the title implied. Paul Staments, the real one that Star Trek Discovery's character is based on, spoke about the benefits of Turkey Tail Mushrooms in the treatment of certain types of cancers, breast cancer being chief among them. His mom, who had a horrible diagnosis and was given months to live, has been cancer free for a very long time now. Since it reduces inflammation, which should help my Lupus, it'll be worth the expense to try.
That's the thing that worries me the most in all of this. The almost $7000 we owe so far from my Pacemaker is killing us, and that's not even counting the costs of the Biopsy, Mammogram and upcoming Lumpectomy. Heck, our regular bills are hard enough right now, much less with all the med bills tacked on top. Plus, when you factor in the chimney repairs we need it's pretty overwhelming.
I'm going to be posting jewelry for sale, I need to start getting my comics collection processed and sold too. Plus, I need to see if I can do anything about trying to sell my mom's glassware collection. I know that Crystal stemware doesn't sell like it used to but, every little bit helps. There's a place close to us that does home goods consignment called Eyedia Designs that I'm going to check out.
I have an appointment to meet with a surgeon, Dr. Allegra Saving, at Audubon Hospital at 9:45am on Thursday so any and all good thoughts and hugs will be muchly appreciated. I'll keep you posted with what I find out.
*hugs*
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PATHOLOGY ADDENDUM dictated on 3/1/2021.
Pathology of the left breast ultrasound guided biopsy at 12:00 position is invasive ductal carcinoma with intratumoral necrosis and focal ductal carcinoma in situ with associated microcalcifications. This is concordant with imaging findings.
I'm trying to read up on the different types of cells they found to better understand what I'm facing. The doctor didn't say a lot, she said the surgeon I'll be meeting with will be better able to tell me more about my overall prognosis and/or treatment plans. The good news is that, even though there is evidence of invasive cells, it looks like my lymph nodes are clear so far. Radiation therapy will also be a challenge because of my Pacemaker. If they're not careful they could literally melt my unit or leads which would not be good.
Like I mentioned to one of my friends, I'm going to be investigating some holistic meds on my own. We saw a documentary called Amazing Fungi the other night, which was just as amazing as the title implied. Paul Staments, the real one that Star Trek Discovery's character is based on, spoke about the benefits of Turkey Tail Mushrooms in the treatment of certain types of cancers, breast cancer being chief among them. His mom, who had a horrible diagnosis and was given months to live, has been cancer free for a very long time now. Since it reduces inflammation, which should help my Lupus, it'll be worth the expense to try.
That's the thing that worries me the most in all of this. The almost $7000 we owe so far from my Pacemaker is killing us, and that's not even counting the costs of the Biopsy, Mammogram and upcoming Lumpectomy. Heck, our regular bills are hard enough right now, much less with all the med bills tacked on top. Plus, when you factor in the chimney repairs we need it's pretty overwhelming.
I'm going to be posting jewelry for sale, I need to start getting my comics collection processed and sold too. Plus, I need to see if I can do anything about trying to sell my mom's glassware collection. I know that Crystal stemware doesn't sell like it used to but, every little bit helps. There's a place close to us that does home goods consignment called Eyedia Designs that I'm going to check out.
I have an appointment to meet with a surgeon, Dr. Allegra Saving, at Audubon Hospital at 9:45am on Thursday so any and all good thoughts and hugs will be muchly appreciated. I'll keep you posted with what I find out.
*hugs*
You can also read this entry on Dreamwidth (