Hi family and friends,
Yesterday, Mike and I met with Dr.
Karen Anderson, medical oncologist, at Mayo. She is a neat lady, very
bright, very patient, and is good friends with Dr. Jeff Trent (TGEN).
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| Dee and Dr. Jeff Trent at the Cycle for the Cure Fundraiser |
Dr. Anderson did NOT say that I had to have chemo, although I
was prepared for that conversation. She would rather have a test called:
Oncotype DX done on my tumor first in order to get a better sense of any
re-occurrence of the cancer and any benefit chemo would really offer.
IF this test falls 'low' on the scale for re-occurrence than we
may very likely not use chemo and follow a plan of weeks of radiation, followed
by 5-10 years of hormone therapy to completely suppress any estrogen.
The Oncotype DX test results take about 2 weeks, so our follow-up with Dr. Anderson will be Tuesday, June 17th where she will give us her final recommendation. She plans to include the other doctors on my case in making her recommendation. I will follow whatever plan they suggest.
In the meantime, there are a few more appointments with the
radiation, plastic and oncological surgeon docs. I have two more tests this Thursday; a bone scan and bone density test. Because
radiation can weaken bones, we want to know my bone density prior to radiation.
And the scan will locate any potential 'hot spots' for cancer. Both
tests are good precautions.
So,
that is the update. I feel GREAT! I am anxious to get to do some workouts
before everything just drops to the ground!
Mike and I are going to hear Lionel Richie on Sunday – can’t wait. He is playing with CeeLo Green. I am thankful everyday for all of you.
xoxoxoxokatie
3 comments:
Hi Katie and Mike! We just love you guys so much. Katie, I think of you all the time and I am so grateful for your perseverance and smarts to get all the best docs around you. You mean the world to me and I love you. My mantra for you is quick and complete recovery.
Dear Katie,
Thanks for the update. I am sure you are in wonderful hands and will get the very best treatment. I want to mention a book that I am reading about a mother's journey through breast cancer. It is called, 'She Came to Live Out Loud' by Myra MacPherson. It details Anna's emotional journey, her treatments, her family and much more. A great book to help understand the disease and the process. Our prayers are with you but I am completely confident that you will beat this with a big bat. Love you!
Katie, it's the 17th and you're in our thoughts & prayers. Sorry you're going through this but sounds like you have great doctors & know Mike is good support. Wishing good results for you.
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