Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Results of Biopsy

I met with Dr. Cole to get the results of the biopsy. His phrase was "the results didn't come back the way we had hoped." Interesting...he never used the "C" word, but carcinoma was all over the report. He gave me a copy of the biopsy report. Here are the words:

"Atypical Epithelial Proliferation, highly suspicious
for infiltrating ductal carcinoma. Associated
ductal carcinoma in situ, cribriform type.
Hormone receptor and HER2 stains pending.
Expert consultation pending."

We are still awaiting the results of the test to determine if the cancer has spread outside the walls of the lump.

He said the next step is to have a Bilateral Breast MRI to see if there are any other lumps that we can't see or feel. This, and the results of the test to see the spread, will help us determine what to do next. He guesses the course will be surgery, radiation and hormone treatment.

Our boys took the news ok. We are reassuring them that although this is cancer, breast cancer is very treatable these days. If I stay upbeat and positive the boys do well.

MRI is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th. Terry and I will meet with Dr. Cole on Thursday, November 20th to hear the recommended course of action.

5 comments:

  1. JudyNovember 18, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    Hi Marie,
    We do our "walk" this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We will be wearing your name on our waistpacks. We are praying and walking for YOU!! keep up with the blog, it's a good thing!!
    Love,
    Judy Watson

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  2. AnonymousNovember 18, 2008 at 8:15 PM

    Marie - this blog is a great way to keep up with what's going on without having to bother you all of the time. Kyle Smith said to say hi and good luck. He wants to try and find a "Walk for the Cure" type event that he can participate in, in your honor! Good luck this week - Christie

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  3. AnonymousNovember 19, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    Marie,
    Just read your blog for the first time.Sorry you are having to go thru this.But everything you wrote is ture and this is very treatable.Hang in there and I'll keep getting your updates and keep up with your progress.You and the family are in my thoughts.
    Vikki

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  4. AnonymousNovember 19, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    Hi Marie,
    I am Cec, neighbor down the street and friend of JoAnn's. You are amazing and that is the attitude to take. I have just passed my five-year cancer free time limit. I know it may be a little scary at first, but they have made so many advances, and chances are good when caught early. I was one of the lucky ones. I can't even tell you exactly what type it was, all I knew was that I had breast cancer.

    You (and your family) will be in my prayers.

    Cec

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  5. AnonymousNovember 19, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Hello my friend,
    it's Catrina. I jus want to tell you how much I love you, n I am here for you.

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