7 years and 361 days! That's how long I lived with he knowledge that I was cancer free. Four days shy of my 8 year cancer-versary, I was diagnosed with breast cancer again. Devastating news that you don't want to hear once, let alone twice. So far, the month of April has been full of doctor appointments, tests, and exams. My weekly personal calendar is nearly maxed out. There are still so many things that need answered; so many more test results that are needed. Right now, all I know is that my breast cancer this time is ER +, PR+, Her2-, Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Staging won't be done until after the first surgery is completed, which is scheduled for May 7th. Most of the needed answers will come from the pathology after this surgery. I know right now I will need radiation, but they are not sure about chemotherapy yet.
I never thought that I'd be reactivating this blog, but this is where I will keep everyone updated. Please follow this blog for updates. When I am ready to share any updates, they will be posted here. Please do not contact me asking for updates, as getting numerous emails, texts and phone calls each week explaining the same thing can be exhausting.
If anyone feels the need to mail me anything, please send it to my parent's address. I will be recovering from surgery at their house, and I see them at least once a week right now as my mother is going to most of my appointments with me. Plus, I recently had a care package stolen from my house. Contact me for their address.
The best thing you can do for me right now is pray. I believe it the power of prayer and that with God, all things are possible. He helped me through cancer in 2013 and He will help me through it again. Positivity is the best medicine for a cancer diagnosis and I plan on applying this approach again. While I don't have all the answers right now to put my mind at ease, God's will shall be done.
