Hello Everyone! I'm new here...I was diagnosed with breast cancer on August 19, 2009. I am the tenth cancer in my family, and so I opted for a double mastectomy rather than a lumpectomy. I had done the genetic screening three years ago and they told me I had none of the genetic markers.
My surgery was September 15th. They removed two sentinel nodes and told me both were negative! Great news!
Last week, the doctor's office phoned to tell me one of the nodes was, in fact, positive. And so yesterday, October 20th, I went back into surgery to get more nodes removed.
I am now awaiting the pathology report, which should be ready in 2-4 weeks. It's then I'll find out whether or not the cancer has spread.
As a therapy, I created a blog when I was first diagnosed. Now I am using it to help encourage others and to journal my thoughts and experiences.
It's fun! I'm a singer/songwriter/comedian, so I like to include funny stories and video clips! It's also an inspirational blog, designed to cheer you and to encourage you in your journey.
Please do visit it and let me know what you think!
http://wwwadventureswendy.blogspot.com
Blessings to each one of you,
Wendy F.
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