A bit of history

Well, I guess most of you who have been reading this blog know the history. I moved from the east coast in August of 2006. Waited til the fall of 2007 to see a doc here for check up. Many tests were done including a mammogram ( I was past due). They saw something they were concerned about. They sent back east for old films of last mammogram ( 2005). They compared it said yes we have a problem. Called me I went for ultrasound, then got a referral to breast surgeon and the rest is history. Biopsy showed cancer. The MRI and Ultra sound confirmed it. The MRI saw two nodes involved. When they went in for the lumpectomy they saw more cancer than they had thought ( they were thinking 2 cm.). They also found 7 of 23 lymph nodes involved. It was early Stage 3 cancer. I was in shock for a good long while. Eventually, I came around and I educated myself on the whole subject of breast cancer. I knew I had a battle in front of me. One I fully expect to win but a battle none the less. I had a mastectomy of the left breast in February 2008. Spent another 3 weeks or so healing. Chemo started on the 31st of March. I had a rough first week after chemo, but the second week has been a better. I am almost feeling "normal" again. They took some blood levels on Wednesday and all were in normal range so it will be a go for the 2nd Chemo session on Monday, the 14th of April. I am not looking forward to it but know it has to happen for my healing to take place. I will pack my bag for chemo tomorrow with teddy bears, angels, a book, an ipod, some mints etc.