We're back. Again, things could have been better. Sheila has now been referred to the James Cancer Center at OSU to talk with them about her options. The pathologists report indicated "multiple focal points" meaning there are more places in her tissue that have not reached the level of the mass that they removed but could be on their way to DCIS. Her tissue is abnormal.If she does nothing then there is a 30% chance that it will progress to invasive cancer. Radiation and
hormone therapy will reduce that but the hormone therapy is "Anti-estrogen" which scares her. She's afraid that would send her into menopause and emotionally put her where she was before she had her
hysterectomy. A
mastectomy would reduce the risk greatly, but reconstruction could be difficult. So that's where we stand. She has an appointment right
now for August 12 to go to James Cancer Center and if they have an opening earlier they'll let her know.
Ever get the feeling that you're spending way too much time in the doctor's office? It's been that way lately. It's getting old. My mind is so focused on these things that I can't even come up with a good lie to blog about. How sad is that?!
Maybe next week.
Cya.
now for August 12 to go to James Cancer Center and if they have an opening earlier they'll let her know.
5 comments:
Oh my.
Not even one good lie?
I think this calls for a circling of the wagons so we can pray harder.
sending good vibes and prayers your way.
the james is a good place. and getting in that quickly is a good thing.
lots of questions...and lots of confusion...
i'm sending some prayers your way...
I'm thinking about you all and sending good thoughts.
That's the problem with scarey stuff in our lives. It seems to knock the breath out of a person and they can't talk for a while.
You don't have to be "on" for us. We are praying for you and your family.
Hey Tr. John,
You are doing great considering these poopy circumstances. YHHM and I have you and S on the morning prayer list. Doctor's offices are NO FUN. I am not ready to join club-med yet, but one thing for sure is, S has a wonderful hubby who is there for her. Way to go. Not easy choices she has to make. May God's grace be with you today and throughout this ordeal. HUgs to both of you.
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