Test Results.
 

I got a call on Wednesday for a appt on Thursday. And haven't been near a computer at all. So I haven't been able to post the results.

But its not good, its breast cancer. The degree as to whether lumpectomy or Mastectomy. Will be decided by the surgeon on Wednesday.

I don't know much more than that, because I didn't understand all the other words he gave me.

Donna:grouphug:

Donna,
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sure you are feeling devastated. This is a survivable situation. Don't loose hope. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I am here for you. I am pulling for you. Lets hope for the best. I wish I knew what to say to make you feel better. I wish I could make this just disappear. I can only send my love and support.
Sending you much love and peace,
Brain :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

Oh goodness Donna,

I'm so sorry. :(:(:(

I'm sending lots and lots of hugs your way. :hug::hug::hug::hug:

Can you bring someone... is there a way you can get an advocate for yourself, to help you as you go through this process... you will need to be informed and if the doc is rattling off in medical lingo you do not follow, it would be good to have someone who could help you with that. You have a right to know and understand what he says, not just to hear a bunch of garbled speech.

Maybe it will be ok when you see him, if he is the kind of guy who can explain things slowly and in terms that you understand.

I will be keeping you in my prayers Donna. I have lots of questions but I am not asking because I don't want to overwhelm you. I think this whole thing overwhelming enough, period. I just hope that it was caught early enough and that they can operate cleanly so that you are safe.

~ waves ~ sending you love and hope :circlelove:

Brain and Waves

My husband will be accompanying me. And I'm working on someone else.

Have to wait till I can talk to my husband about that. He is at this time with my mom-in-law. She should be in or out of surgery for her good hip. She fell last night. I don't know how much more we need right now.

I am also working on figuring out someone to go with Derrick to his doctor's appt. Its his neuro and it can't just be rescheduled.

So lots on the plate. I'm handling it okay. Just one day at a time.

Donna:grouphug::hug:

Waves

Not sure if these will answer some of your questions.

I can't make heads or tails to much of them. yet.

Right breast stereo core biopsies with the following findings:

virtually every core of breast tissue demonstrates numerous
Ductal units involved by in-situ ductal carcinoma with solid.

Comedo and papillary patterns. (extensive Intraductal. Component)
Associated with coarse intraductal calcifications
Several foci of atypical ductal hyperplasia
There is one focaus highly suspicious for stromal microinvasion

. Ajcc cancer staging form 7
code 6

"In situ" Donna.... THAT IS GREAT. The surgeon will be able to remove it easier....

Donna, I saw your post on FB and wanted to leave you a message here too....

EVERYTHING is going to be fine. We are going to be here behind you, praying and cheering you up....

We are gonna fight together against this and we are going to win this battle.

We love you.

Keep us posted. :hug: :grouphug:

P.S Stromal microinvasion means those ba s tar ds cells want to move, but you will get treated BEFORE that happens. You will be fine. Im sure.

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ isn’t life-threatening.

FACT.

You will be fine.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Donna ... yes those were the things i wondered about
 

Dear Donna, :Heart:

thanks for posting that. It answered a lot of questions even though it would have been hard for me to interpret without a bit of research.

Majo on the other hand is already well-versed in these things....
Pity you can't bring Majo to your appointment Donna...
really sorry you have so SOOO much going on... in the whole family. talk about when it rains.

(((( :circlelove: hugs :circlelove: ))))

~ waves ~

Majo - thank you for interpreting for us all
 

Dear Majo

Bless your heart for posting all that you did. :heartthrob:
That was so helpful and also reassuring.
It really is too bad you cannot be with Donna at her appointment. :o
But it is great that you can be here to help her....
... and to help us understand things.

Thank You. :hug::hug::hug:

~ waves ~

Thanks Mayo

I had read some on in-sito or whatever it is. And gotten that it might
be a good kind to have. But not sure. But the other was what I
wasn't sure of. And of course I haven't been so sure as to what to
think about the fact that this is my good side. And its been my
other side we have been watching for years.

I keep reading something about estergen and hormones. And never
got that part. Donna:hug::grouphug:

Donna,
i am so sorry with all on your plate that now you get a helping of a scary health issue.
Blue is our go to person on the big C cells spending so much time looking and researching them. If your going to receive a diagnosis this is the type of diag, you would rather hear.

Some controversy mis-state It is not a cancer. From what I knew from a family member it can be addressed if you must face it and not a challenge that is bleak.

Blue, you would know if they look for estrogen/progestrone receptors to see which treatment it will be?

I am glad Blue has the knowledge to inform and reassure you as you travel this journey. My hugs and prayers are with you dear friend.
Di

Hi donna
 

So very sorry for the DX you recieved. This type of cancer has come a long long way. They are able to target better than ever before. Don't loose hope. We are all with you in spirit. I care about you, and will be here anytime to listen. My thoughts and prayers are with you. xxxginnie:hug:

:grouphug:Thanks Di Marie and Ginnie.

I haven't lost hope, and don't plan too. I watched my sister 10 + years
ago beat cancer. When they gave her very little hope. So I know this
is a much better diagnosis, just knowing that it can be operated on.

In my opinion.

We will celebrate every year just as we do for my sister. I plan on meeting
my new nephew/niece when they come in 5 or so months.

Donna:grouphug::hug:

great outlook!
 

Dear DonnaIt is so good to hear you looking forward to these positive events. You have a great outlook and that's half the battle. :)

:Heart:

~ waves ~

:hug:Whew, finally got both my older son's told.

That is a weight of my shoulders.

Donna:grouphug::hug:

So glad to hear this may not be the real serious kind. I am proud of you for facing this so courageously. A good attitude does go a long way. I know you are a strong spirited lady. You will do just fine. My sister in law had cancer in all her lymph nodes and they surgically removed them all. She just celebrated 5 years of being cancer free this year. You are going to come through this just fine. We all love you. We are all praying for you. Stay positive.
Love,
Brain :hug:

:Heart::Heart::Heart:

Donna,
:hug: :hug: :hug:

Request a volunteer from a local agency to travel and be with you for the office visits. You need someone in the office with you when the doctors talks.
You will be assigned a surgeon and you need a volunteer to be in those appointments with you as well.

Being informed is a big part of a good outcome.

I send you hugs and good wishes and lots of good thoughts.

Mari

Donna,
 

Donna,

That is right.
You are doing great and I am impressed.

M

Oh Donna, I am just catching up with this thread tonight.
Wow.....I agree with the others that I think you are being very brave, and have a positive outlook on this. Please take it a day at a time and keep us posted.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi
sending positive thoughts your way.
How did your husband respond?

Well my husband has a lot on his plate right now. I personally think
he is handling everything pretty well. He is dealing with his mom who
is I believe going to be 98 in June's second hip break and surgery.

He spent the night with her last night, and I guess she had blood given
to her. And he wasn't to happy I don't think about that. But knows
there isn't a thing that could be done.

But she is fiesty and kept telling them no pain meds, luckily they gave
it anyway. And just didn't tell her.

He decided this morning to tell me. That it didn't matter if I had breast
or not. He wasn't leaving me. I told him that (heehee) it was him not
me that the breast really mattered too. So if they were gone I didn't
care.

Which as of right now, is honestly the truth. I don't care about them.
THey are a pain in the butt for me. And I personally am considering a double
because the other side, is being watched all the time. Not sure what the surgeon would say to that though.

So probably just the one. But dont want to return to have the other one.

Anyway. Thats how I see it. I think life is okay.

Donna:grouphug::hug:

My thoughts on this is that I'm just in peace right now. So I am just planning to stay there. The other thing is that I just hope it will happen
soon. I want more than anything not to have to reassign my families to
others.

I wont be taking on new families for now. i will be asking co-workers to take them. For now, or asking my volunteers.

Donna:hug::grouphug:

Hi, Donna,

That is good that you and your husband are communicating and that he is being supportive.

Mari

Mari,
Loved the Easter Eggs picture. Thanks. Hope things are going good for you.
Donna, sending my love. You are dealing very courageously. You are brave. Good job on keeping a positive outlook. Keep us posted.
Happy Easter everyone. At least spring is here. We have sunshine! And flowers!
Love to all of you,
Brain :grouphug:

Oh and Donna- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :):):)
Hope you have a great day.
Love,
Brain :hug:

happy birthday donna!
I am glad that you had this open communication with your hubby. He is sounding very supportive and I think because you have been watching the other for so long that taking both makes sense to me.
Will wait to hear what your doctor says.
I love your attitude, you are an inspiration.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Oops my birthday isn't today.

Its still a little away. But thanks.

Donna:grouphug::hug:

Oh please, nothing to thank me about :hug: I just say what I know :hug:

Hormone tests are now a routine... breast tumors are now divided into positive/negative for specific hormone receptors... this matters when speaking about chemotherapy but doesnt have importance when speaking about surgery which is the case :winky:

We love you so much and admire you Donna. You will do just fine. :hug:

Keep strong.

I so wish too I could go with you, but you know I will be there in spirit and thinking about you like everybody here.

:hug:

Sorry. I thought I read that you said your birthday was the day before Easter. Oh well- celebrate like its your birthday! Happy Easter.
Hope everyone has a good day.
Love,
Brain

No reason to be sorry. I posted in a way it sounded that way. I totally
understood.

I am so thankful for all the support I am getting here. And everywhere
I have posted so far.

I am just waiting till arrangements for Derrick's appt. have been made
I will then feel more at peace. To go to my appt.

I got a email back today, after sending one last night. That she will work
on a provider or maybe if one isn't available she herself could go.

That is making me very peaceful.

Donna:hug::grouphug:

Thinking of you today Donna.

I hope everything is worked out soon, so you can have that peace of mind! :):hug::hug::hug:

~ waves ~

I am glad you have the support of your family. We're here for you too. I just read over the first post and this last page, I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. Please keep us updated. :grouphug:

Thanks Pam.

I am going to stay as upbeat as I can. That is what it takes.

I am having lunch with a sister and her family tomorrow.

Donna:grouphug::hug:

I think you ar brave dear donna.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Dear Donna,

I hope that your week goes well.

We are here for you.

Mari

Thanks Everyone.

I just can't seem to do anything right now. I am home today sick.

Ugh, hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow. When I need to take Derrick
to Physical therapy.

Donna:grouphug::hug:

I am sorry that you are sick please take it easy and rest and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.What are your symptoms if you don't mind me asking....
bizi

Mainly a hacking type coughing. And it is keeping me up parts of the
night.

I don't think there is congestion or any fever.

Sometimes a slight headache will start. But not bad. I am drinking
plenty of water.

Donna:hug::grouphug:

Hope you get feeling better soon. I am sick today also. I think I ate too much candy. I have the biggest sweet tooth. Now suffering from it. :)
Keep us updated on your progress. Hope the family gets well soon also.
I will be having my last neuropsychological testing session on Wednesday. After that she wants to talk to my family. Then I can get a report from her. I will let you all know how it goes. Looking forward to having the testing over with! It sucks.
Hope you all have a good day.
Love,
Brain :grouphug:

I was given a prayer shawl today. By my sister-in-law.

My husband Dale brought it home from visiting my mother=in law.

Who they moved today. She is now in a nursing home. Where
they don't have a handicapped van.

Hmmm, but I do believe they have a bus or something that transports
people. So I'll have to do some checking.

donna:hug::grouphug:

Dear Donna,

'Such an amazing gift! Have you worn it yet?

Mari