I Just Found Out I Have Cancer

How One Phone Call Ruined My Day

While on vacation the day after I had my ultrasound done I was enjoying my day with the pets and blogging when I got a call from my doctor’s office right before I’m ready to eat lunch. I’m thinking this cannot be good—they NEVER call me.  The receptionist told me my doctor needs to see me right away.  I get there in 20 minutes and am referred to a surgeon because the ultrasound place recommended a biopsy be done on “something suspicious” that showed up. I’m thinking, okay, I’m not going to worry that it’s cancer until I hear it is.  I went right away to find the surgeon’s office and make an appointment to see him.

When Gerard got home I went with him when he walked Abby to tell him about my strange afternoon.  We both tried to stay positive and hope it was nothing.

Well, It Was Something

Gerard and I were both off work for our annual doctor appointment so he came with me to 

my follow-up appointment with the surgeon to get my biopsy results.  My doctor hadn’t received the results yet!  I called the hospital and asked them to fax them over.  Why don’t doctors communicate with each other?  I feel like I’m a “doctor coordinator” here.  They came through and I could tell they weren’t good.  If they were, he would have told me.  Is it any wonder my blood pressure was up?

When I got to the surgeon, I had to wait an hour before I got to see him.   Finally, he told me I had some cancer in my right breast which by this time I already figured out.  Still, it wasn’t the results I was hoping for and I kind of went into shock as he quickly explained my alternatives and the risks.  The next day, I made an appointment for a lumpectomy on September 1. 

I am so appreciative of all the prayer support I’ve received from my blogger friends!  I just let a few know through personal emails the day after I found out and Mountain Woman at Red Pine Mountain  have both posted about my need for prayers (with permission).  I know I’m in good hands and God will see me through this.  Many people have had this experience so now I figure it’s my turn.  I am looking at this as just another life experience and know that God knows all about me and my body and I’m His child. 

The blogging community has really been wonderful to me!  Thanks so much for your prayers and well wishes!  I can’t thank you enough!