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Found Lump
Just happened to feel a hard lump. -
Visited my OB/GYN
"It's probably benign, but I want you to get it checked out...tomorrow," he said. -
Ultrasound/Mammogram/Biopsy
After the intial ultrasound showed the tumor looking questionable (solid, unclear edges, and blood flow to it), the doctor on staff recommended a biopsy...the same day. -
Diagnosis of Cancer
My OB/GYN called with the diagnosis: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Since we were out of town, he recommended that I return that week to meet with the surgeon and "get the ball rolling." -
Met with Surgeon. Had chest x-ray and bloodwork
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MRI
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Met with surgeon
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First surgery
Lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy and axillary dissection (lymph nodes removed) -
Lymph Node Involvement
Found out only 1 of 13 lymph nodes removed in first surgery were malignant -
Tough News
Clear margins weren't obtained on the first surgery. Cancer was not all removed so a second surgery would have to be scheduled...all this news on Dan's birthday! -
Appointments with oncologist and surgeon
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Appointment with Surgeon
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Second surgery
Better get all the cancer this time! -
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Time to Heal from Surgery
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Start Physical Therapy
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Met with new doctor
He ordered further blood work and a PET/CT scan -
PET/CT Scan
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PET/CT scan results
No further metastases found! Praise the Lord! -
Appt @ Northwestern
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Immune Recovery Clinic in Atlanta
Initial Consultation -
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In Atlanta
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Start Chemo (IPT)
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Home for Thanksgiving
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PET Scan
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Meet with surgeon at Northwestern
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Surgery #3
Surgery at Northwestern -
MRI
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Start Chemo
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End Chemo
