Monday: results came in showing cancerous cells.
Tuesday: appointment with the oncologist. Found out I have invasive and non invasive cancer cells. Mostly this day was about setting the whole process up. I was assigned an advocate. The doctor heard a heart murmur in the examination, so an EKG was ordered. MRI was scheduled as well. Thought surgery would be next week and then 6 weeks of radiation.
Wednesday: met with the surgeon. Learned so far: mass does not have a clear defined edge but seems to be around 4 cm, tumor shows estrogen receptors, may have a different order of treatments. Likely they will want to see if chemo reduces the tumor, then have either a lumpectomy or mastectomy. MRI results crucial to determine treatment approach.
Thursday: EKG done in the morning. MRI with dye done in the afternoon.
Friday: Today. I see my primary care doctor to try and find out how to approach my chronic illness (RSD) while these next treatments are done.
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