Today I visited my breast doctor, Dr. L., again to know my fate. Today was my official consult where she would confirm my diagnosis and tell me what she's going to do with me.
Once I arrived in Dallas, I had to do an EKG and some lab work first. Back at the doctor's office, she did a quick exam and then brought my family into her office. Here Dr L. begins to give me details about my new cancer, such as the staging, cell make up, tumor size and the different methods used to treat it.
Like most cases of breast cancer, she told me I will need to start with chemotherapy. She listed a number of drugs typically used, all through a mediport of course. She couldn't tell me what regimens or schedule I will be on - this will have to be done by my new oncologist, Dr. S. But Dr. L. did add that since my tumor is growing and has multiple hosts sites, it is highly recommended to have a mastectomy after chemo is finished. Actually, Dr. L. stressed the need for a double mastectomy, not only because my chances of having cancer in the left breast is increased by 40%, but she said it also increases the chance for better symmetry during reconstruction. Before I left her office, she also did a genetic test, including the BRCA test, which I should have the results back in a few weeks.
I'm scheduled in 2 weeks to have my mediport implanted - a sure sign that the ball is starting to roll. My next step is to wait on the phone call from Dr. S. and determine when the rain of chemo starts.
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