We got preliminary test results last night but are still waiting on some additional details. All four biopsies are cancerous. We had a chance to talk with a breast surgeon, Dr Cox, who recommended that our next steps would be to get a PET scan and select an oncologist.
Because the cancer is in the lymph nodes the PET scan will check all other tissues, bones and organs to see if the cancer has spread beyond the lymph nodes and breast. Dr Cox hopes to move quickly as the cancer seems to be fast growing. The oncologist will help us to determine if we will need to do chemotherapy prior to surgery to shrink the masses or after surgery.
We talked with the kids this morning and they are a bit emotional but we feel united in faith. We are so grateful for your love and support and know this would be so much harder without you! We will continue to share details as we get them.
I love you,
Di
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