Thursday, March 22, 2007

Surgery

I haven’t posted because I’m just plain tired and my attention is flying off in all directions. The second biopsy discovered not only more atypia, but ductal carcinoma in situ, which is basically level 0 cancer (it’s contained and hasn’t spread). This biopsy was from an area that had not originally been targeted as suspicious, which means that most likely there is advanced atypia and who knows what else in all areas where there are microcalcifications. Meaning, everywhere. Meaning, I have to have a mastectomy. Meaning, a 6-8 hour operation, a 2-3 day hospital stay, and a month off work.

The upside? The plastic surgeon will use the fat from my abdomen for reconstruction. Glad to put it to good use. Also, I’ve been advised not to do laundry or other housework. Dear Husband will say that I never really did it in the first place, but at least I now have a medically sanctioned reason.

11 comments:

  1. Today I started a new practice- keeping a white board with the names of people for whom I've committed to pray.

    I'm writing you on it, right now, and praying that God will continue to surround you with strength and courage and healing.

    Take care and keep us posted when you can.

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  2. Praying too...
    Please let us know when the surgery is, okay?

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  3. Still praying. And yes, please do let us know when the surgery is.

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  4. Do let us know, I'm sure many RevGals will want to be praying for you.

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  5. ((((Bad Alice)))) I'll be keeping you and your family lifted up in prayer. Do let us know what you need!

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  6. What a day to read your blog for the very first time. I so appreciate your humor, and pray for the pain of it all.

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  7. "ductal carcinoma in situ"...so glad it is contained, but sad for the major surger. Prayers for you going through all this. Prayers for your hubby as well. Your humor will go a long way to help you with this.

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  8. I'll be praying too. And if you need even more abdominal fat, you can have some of mine . . .

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  9. checking in here for the first time in ages...yikes! So sorry to hear you must have surgery; glad it was caught at an early stage. Praying for you!

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