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Post by sunshineangel on Mar 7, 2010 4:53:29 GMT -5
The Begining Of My Journey I am at the Begining of a Journey, I wish not to be on. On February 24th, 2010...I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. It is small, 1.4 cm, about the size of a grape, located in my right breast. Well hidden from sight or touch, but visible on a mammogram and ultrasound. My Pathology report indicated: "Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma", Moderately Differentiated. Estrogen Receptor Positive: 100 percent Progesterone Receptor Positive: 98 percent HER2/NEU NEGATIVE (0/3+) Waiting for the results is hard enough, but when you are told of the results, it cuts through you like a Hot Knife. At first there is denial, (This can't be happening to me)...followed by a Calmness (I can get through this, I will just take it one step at a time!) closely followed by frustration, anger, resentment, confusion, and intense Fear. It is ironic how my journey began. 2 weeks before my Core Needle Biopsy, I had begun getting daily emails in my inbox. "Know the Warning Signs of Breast Cancer", "Do You Have Breast Cancer? Know Your Options." "New Techniques in Breast Cancer Development." "Click Here For More Information on Breast Cancer." It never occured to me that this was a gentle nudge or warning sign from God. But I know I am not on this Journey alone. 3 days before my Biopsy, I had fervently prayed to St. Theresa to send me a Rose. And that I saw...one single red rose, lying between the gate, and the Statue of Padre Pio, of whom I stopped to visit, at one of our Local Churches. It was Alive, It was Fresh, It was New. A Breath of Fresh Air, amongst all the other dead flowers that surrounded it. I felt that this is the sign I was looking for..that this rose was meant for me to see. I can't describe the sense of calm, and peace that suddenly came over me. My Prayer for a Pain Free Biopsy was answered. "One Day At A Time". That is my Motto...I refuse to rush through this Journey with my head all in a whirl. I need calmness...not craziness. 13 years ago, my Father was diagnosed with Breast Cancer...It was far worse than mine...He is a Survivor.. The Surgeon who treated him, is treating me. He went through both Chemo and Radiation. As far as I have been told, I am only in need of Radiation. It is the lymph nodes that worry me. Is this Cancer running wild somewhere through my body? Has it planted itself somewhere's else? Are the aches and pains I have just a normal sign of everyday wear and tear? Or is there more to this not so innocent localized lump in my Breast...Please Come On This Journey With Me....I need all the support and Friendship I can get.  May God Bless each of you, with Good Health..and quickly. Attachments:
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Post by cara3 on Mar 7, 2010 10:38:31 GMT -5
Sunshineangel,
Welcome to our group! Cancer is ugly but together, we can see blessings! Let us know what we can do to help.
Kitty
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Post by Grits on Mar 7, 2010 21:30:00 GMT -5
Cathy...WELCOME Sweetie...3 years ago, almost to the day of your dx (Feb 23,2007) I found out I had BC...I can identify with your fear, your anxiety, your confusion, ect...we all here at FIT have climbed that same mountain in our own ways...we are here for you...please let us help! Much love your way and may St Theresa keep "dropping" roses in your path to complete recovery! Hugs, Jane (Grits)
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Post by Ruth on Mar 8, 2010 9:31:32 GMT -5
Cathy,
Welcome to the Group that no one wants to belong to.......Reading your cancer story brought back all kinds of memories. We have all been there and done that. I'm glad you have found Friends In Touch.....and hope you will continue to join us. We'll try our best to help you along this journey.
Your DX is almost identical to mine, which I received in August 2000. This year will be my 10 year survivor anniversary, so, I am almost "up with" your Dad. I am so glad he is doing well....Men with Breast Cancer have the added problem of being diagnosed much later than women (who ever pays attention to men's breasts?) So I am happy that they found his in time.
Hope to see you in here, asking questions and making friends. Our boards are not as busy as they used to be (that's probably a "good thing")...but, we are here for you and we all understand exactly what you are going through.
Hugs,
Ruth
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Post by sunshineangel on Mar 10, 2010 9:58:41 GMT -5
Hello! Thanks so much for all your warm welcomes and support! Thank You Grits, St.Theresa has been a wonderful help to me! Prayers are greatly appreciated as my surgery is on Monday, the 15th. I will need wire localization and sentinel node mapping...the surgery itself is an hour and 1/2 I am told. I will be going home that same day. It's good to be here, among friends. Thanks so much for your kindness.
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Post by julie on Mar 13, 2010 13:08:26 GMT -5
Welcome Cathy to FIT - I was diagnosed 9 years ago - will be 10 years in December....so Ruth and I are BOTH catching up to your dad (haha).
I had the size of a lemon in my right breast - I had the lumpectomy, followed by 5 months of chemo and 32 daily radiation treatments - it was a long journey, but it also gave me the chance to stop and smell the roses - I looked at things alot differently - and the one perfect rose in your path will help direct you to a complete total recovery...you will find other signs along your journey....so glad you joined FIT - and keep us posted on your surgery - and Happy Birthday on the 16th.....celebrate with cake & ice cream !!
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Post by sunshineangel on Mar 16, 2010 12:33:49 GMT -5
Thank You Julie. That is so kind of you to say. Oh I did enjoy my cake! It is so good to be home. ((HUGS)) |
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May God Bless each of you, with Good Health..and quickly. 
