Well, I had some great news yesterday, I will positively NOT have to go thru chemo! I thought I already knew the answer to this (being an amateur doctor), but in fact I was mistaken and told that my new hematologist/oncologist, Dr. Rita Mehta, would be deciding on my treatment.
Yesterday she gave me the results of the tumor biopsy and it was found to be a colloid carcinoma type, which is good news because it's pretty rare (3-4%) and low grade which means it's very treatable and low likelihood of recurrence. It sounds like I will become a "regular" based on the follow up care. At the clinic it's interesting to hear the other stories of breast cancer survivors; a club I am now officially a member of and plan on being for a long time!
After meeting Dr. Mehta with Mike I left the appointment with a prescription for the drug Tamoxifen - which a friend calls it 'her cancer pill'. I will take this pill daily for the next few years. I had not realized just how stressed I was about this appointment until it was over, and now..........I FEEL GREAT. All is well. Thanks for the continued prayers and well wishes.
xoxoxokd
4 comments:
Yippie Katie!!!!!!! Answers to prayers are continuing to blessed upon you!! I daily think and pray for you and love hearing about another beautiful testimony about the power of prayer and positive thinking!! You RADIATE all of the above!! Love and Kisses, Patti Green
Oh boy, this is really good news. I'm so glad to get your updates, and to hear that you're getting some good news along this difficult path. Sending you lots of love and hugs from San Francisco-
Jennifer Portnick
XOXOX
HI friend, Today I ran into Shelly and she gave me the latest update on your recovery! You AGAIN, prevailed over that silly shot that they gave you and are back... strong as ever!!!! So happy to hear that each day grants you greater strength and comfort! Thinking of you often with love and prayers, Patti
Hi Katie,
Just catching up with you. I am so glad to hear the good news!! Also thank you so much for sharing your gratitude to life. Think it is so important to reflect on all that we are given and to slow down and be thank ful. You are an amazing women.
Love ya! Jennine
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