Sunday, April 24, 2011

Donna's Medical Update

For those that do not know, on March 30, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.   Now before you react like most people when they hear the "C" word, it is not as bad as it sounds.  I have what they call ductal carcinoma insitus.  We visited with the surgeon this last Tuesday and she was "totally underwhelmed" with my cancer.  It is at Stage 0, which means that the cancer is at the very beginning stages.  In fact, the radiologist, that found the cancer, did an excellent job according to the surgeon. 
What do we do now?  Well, I had genetic testing done on Friday and now we wait.  If the tests come back negative, meaning that I do not have any gene mutations, then we will more than likely do a lumpectomy and radiation treatment (not chemotherapy).  If it comes back positive, then we may be looking at other options.  Either way, it is good and proves that we are in God's controlling hand. 
Through your mighty prayers, I am uplifted and our family is reassured.  We ask that you continue your mightly prayers that the test results will be negative and that this cancer will not take ahold of our life.  God is in control and He is good ALL THE TIME!!!!!

2 comments:

  1. Very sad to hear the news and quite pleased it is at an early stage. This disease is all over my family and each has come through nicely with prayer and thanksgiving. I pray continued blessings for one of my favorite families!--Elaine

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  2. Donna, Love your family pic'. Sorry to hear of your diagnosis but know future news will be good. You will be in my daily prayers. Anne, Charlotte's Mom

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