A long week

Well most of you have heard that I have been diagnosed with Breast cancer. To say it has been a long week is an understatement. I went in the week of Halloween when I discovered a lump. My biopsy was performed on Thursday, November 6th and Monday we found out it was indeed cancer. Today we met with the surgeon who performed the biopsy. I have invasive ductal carcinoma. We do not have the stage of the cancer yet as they did not biopsy any lymph nodes. That will happen at my next surgery. Next week I will meet with a Medical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist and a plastic surgeon. I also am scheduled for an MRI that will help the doctors determine the stage of the cancer.

At this point it looks like I will have additional surgery right after Thanksgiving. I decided that a blog might be the best way to keep everyone updated on what is happening.

The kids are doing fine. Noah of course doesn't really get it. When I told him that mom had cancer his response was "really, how did that happen? Did I tell you I hurt my finger today?" It made us all laugh. I think I like his attitude about it all. Alex and Regan of course were a little more upset by it but thankfully they have wonderful support from friends, teachers, administrators and counselors.

James is struggling with this. He told me today he wanted to run away. I think that is a great idea but unfortunately not very realistic. I have encouraged him to go hunting and take time away from work to get his head around this. Soon enough he will have to be the strong one around here.

We have all had our sad days but I told the kids it is time to stop boo-hooing and get on with things. This is a fight and I have never backed down from one.

Thank you so much for all you prayers and support. Keep them coming! The next 12-18 months are going to be a challenge.