I went to see Dr L. today for a follow up and a sonogram. Three great things happened today:
1.) My genetic testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene - for breast and ovarian cancer came back negative! So the women in this family are safe - sort of.
2.) My tumor that was in my breast has gone away after just three rounds of chemo! Of course this doesn't change our plans for a mastectomy in 3 months, but it gives me hope to know that things are progressing the right way and that we got this under control.
3.) I made an appointment in a few weeks to consult with Dr. L. and a plastic surgeon to discuss and plan my mastectomy and reconstruction. I have so many questions about the surgery and what it will take to get me through it, so I'm glad I finally have a time slot set aside for me to get my answers. I feel like things are finally moving forward....
I had to be working in, so I waited over an hour before I was brought back into the sonogram room. It was a long wait, but I was glad to finally get my few minutes with Dr. L., instead of just be ushered in and out. This ball just has to keep on rolling!
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