First Doctor's visit with Breast Surgeon Specialist

Guy and I went for our consultation with the breast surgeon today.  The doctor gave us a lot of good information that will help as we need to make some big decisions.

Good news:  Cancer was caught fairly early and prognosis is good.

The doctor could not tell us yet what stage as there are still some pathology tests in the works and until he goes in to remove the tumors and is able to have the lymph nodes tested he cannot be 100% certain.  He did make a good guess that he thought it would probably come back as Stage 1.  That is the best news we could have hoped for at this time.

Doctors recommendation based on findings thus far, size and locations of tumors is to perform mastectomy with reconstruction surgery.  This would ensure that all of the localized cancer is removed and would likely eliminate the need for radiation.  Depending on whether or not any cells have invaded the lymph nodes, he could not say whether or not we would need to do chemotherapy.

We have an appointment Monday morning with the plastic surgeon to go over any and all options for reconstruction and after that the two surgeons will coordinate a date for surgery.  I will be referred to an oncologist as well.

At this point, the earliest we will likely do the surgery will be the end of September.

In the meantime, we will be carefully weighing our options and continuing our research.  I will be diligent in keeping up exercise, good nutrition and stress relief in preparation for the upcoming surgery.

I feel relieved as the news today could have been much worse.  Guy and I will be traveling to Florida next week for a few days to celebrate his mom's 80th birthday.  A little fun in the sun and distraction will do me good.

Again, I thank you all for the good thoughts and prayers.