After ignoring a lump for a few months, I finally went to my doctor on Monday, April 4. By Wednesday, April 6, 2011, I was getting a mammogram, ultrasound & biopsy. That same day the radiologist told me it was "probably" cancer. On Friday the 8th his diagnosis was confirmed.
For those of you who know about these things or want to do the internet research (I have been ordered by many to stay off the internet!) here are the specifics:
* I have an infiltrating ductal adenocarcinoma (grade 1)
* It measures 1.9 x 1.8 x 3.2 cm
* The prognostic factors are:
- Estrogen receptors: Positive, percentage of positive tumor cells 3+, strong nuclear staining intensity
- Progesterone receptors: same as above
- C-ERB B 2 Status: Negative (1+)
- Proliferative Rate (MIB-1/KI-67): Low
In the next several days and weeks I have many doctor's appointments. I am very sorry that I can't reach out to every person who cares individually, but check back here at your leisure for updates. This is going to be the most efficient way to get people information. I'm trying to keep this whole thing off of my Facebook page as much as possible because that's my fun place...not where I wish to discuss my fun bags!
In the meantime, please keep me in your thoughts (or prayers, if you do that sort of thing) and just know that as scared/sad/mad as I am about all this, I still cry less than John Boehner!
so encouraged to see you taking charge of the situation....I'm certain that you'll beat this thing. You are one seriously bad-ass chick. I am thinking of your fun-bags right now....hope my thoughts help!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely horrified to read this, Heidi! Thank you so much for blogging as you have definitely convinced me to schedule that mammogram I've been putting off for a year. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.... - Ann
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'm horribly sad/mad to hear about it, I know your strong will, determination and education will help you tremendously. Not to mention the love and support of a huge entourage of fans! You and Greg are a great team and you will make it through this together.
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Heidi,
ReplyDeleteThis is such a shock to me, I can only imagine what you are going through. I love you so much and if there is EVER anything I can do, please let me know. You are a fighter and will beat it, I'm sure. You are in my thoughts and prayers always and I love you with all of my heart.
Julie
Just to let you know, you're gonna get sick of me always being at your house to help you with O-Mo and just to hang out :) love you so much cousin!! xoxox
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