Good news

So today I went for an ultrasound of my lymph nodes with the understanding that I might have a biopsy as well depending on what they found.  The MRI had shown an enlarged lymph node.  However today they found nothing so I didn't have to have another biopsy.  I was able to go to my aquerobics class which was great.  I had asked the people at the Breast Care Center to help me schedule a second opinion consult and I got a call from Beth Israel and I know have all the appointments with them.  I have a few more appointments here and by mid-november will have all the information I need to make a decision and a plan.  It obviously feels so much better to see things are progressing.  My anxiety is very much under control.

I want all of you to know that I do read all your comments but have not responded to them personally.  I am not ignoring you.  I appreciate all of your comments and your offers of support.   Between appointments and trying to keep up with daily life I unfortunately don't have much time to answer to every comment, e-mail or phone call.  For all of you who have offered help, the reason I haven't asked for help yet is that I still don't know what I need.  As I make a decision and get a better idea of what treatment will be and when it will happen, I will have a better idea of what help I may need and rest assured I am not afraid to ask.

I notice that I have no problem talking about any of this and may have lost some of the normal restraint people excercise over very personal information.  As I was having lunch with my friends on Monday and  talking very freely about cancer, body parts and bodily functions, I happened to notice how close by the next table was.  Those people must have been horrified.  So I apologize in advance if I shock you with any of my comments.

So that's it for today.  I'm trying to keep healthy, maintain my sense of humor and get ready for what's next.  I'll keep you posted