I had my second visit with the Oncologist today, and don't really have any ground breaking news other than the fact that she is such a wonderful blessing. Her name is Dr. Sarmiento, and I can't even tell you how sweet and caring she is. After the appointment today she held hands with us and prayed a precious, healing prayer and hugged me (very gently) before I left. I feel so blessed to have been led to her!
She seems to also think that I'm healing extremely well, and that everything looks great. I guess that's good since you really have nothing to compare yourself to when you've had a double mastectomy and have the beginning of reconstruction (new boobs...sorry mom) going on. I mean, it's not like people just post pics of themselves or offer to show you what they've got going on under their clothes during those times, so you just hope everything is as it should be.
I will be having a port put in for the Chemo to begin in the next couple of weeks.
She said what she likes to tell patients is that a Cancer diagnosis and treatment will usually be a year long process. Sometimes it's harder than others, but to look at it as a year long investment in the rest of my life. I pray I have a long, full life after this battle is through, so I'll do whatever it takes to make that happen.
Oh, she also told me that it was Stage 2 for those that have asked. It probably would've been considered Stage 1 due to the relatively small size of the tumor itself, but because it was Grade 3 (faster growing, uglier cells) and had spread to several Lymph nodes, it's considered Stage 2.
On a lighter note, I can't remember if I ever posted about our family trip to Build-a-Bear the weekend before the big "C" diagnosis, and I'm so glad we had some light hearted family time.
Anyway, my little princess picked the girliest bear, and went with the intention of putting her in a cheerleader outfit, but when we got there decided she should definitely be a bride! Her name is "Sparkle" and she has a wedding dress, garter, veil, bouquet and silver shoes. Ridiculous fancy! Here's a picture because I'm tired of only updating about Cancer, and you're probably tired of reading about it and not ever seeing any pics :)
3 comments:
Oh I'm so sorry you are going through all of this. God is good though. Looks like He has provided an amazing Christian doctor for you. There is nothing like the healing power of prayer. What a blessing... a doctor that prays with you.
Oh and I wanted to tell you I love your playlist. So powerful!!
Thank you, I appreciate that, but I am sure there's a lesson, or blessing, or something in this whole mess. My Oncologist has been wonderful, and I am so glad she is not afraid to share her faith with anyone she meets, definitely a blessing!
I'm glad you like the playlist. They're some of my favorites right now :)
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