The day of a scheduled mammogram I was at work and noticed a knot on my left breast. When I got to the appointment I told the tech about the knot. She refused to perform the mammogram. She referred me to a Radiologist. He performed a mammogram and ultrasound on my breast and sent me to my primary physician. My physician sent me to a surgeon. One day I left a meeting at work & noticed I had a voicemail. It said, “The surgeon wants you here at 2:15.” It was 2:19. I called in a panic and they said, “Come now.” My primary physician had run into him and told him he wanted me treated ASAP. That day he said, “We can do the biopsy right now if you want.” I said, “Do it.” He told me, “I’m 99% certain this is cancer.” The next week he confirmed it was cancer. Luckily Stage 1-2. He scheduled the lumpectomy. My mom, sister, 2 daughters & granddaughter all showed up wearing pink.
I had my first chemo treatment on Halloween day. I could have taken throwing up for 5 days, but I had never taken steroids. Thanks to them I did not sleep for 8 nights!! When it was time for round 2 of chemo I told my oncologist, “Either we reduce the dosage of steroids or I won’t take them.” He reduced the dosage. Round 2 was a breeze. Round 3 made me a little nauseous. Round 4 will be on January 9. Then I’ll move onto radiation. Did I mention I’m in grad school? Thank goodness my classes end in February – the same time I start 32 days of daily radiation.
I have yet to shed a tear over this diagnosis. I’m confident God will take care of me.
Picayune, MS