My 1st Journal Entry

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer) on July 18, 2005.

Medical Update:
Procedures include so far: Fine Needle Aspiration, Mammogram, Chest Xray, Lumpectomy, MUGA scan (heart), MRI (both breasts) & CT scan (liver).

The MRI report indicates areas of concern in each of my breasts. I am scheduled for the lumpectomies tomorrow (which will be my 2nd cancer surgery). The MRI report also showed a small area of concern on my liver, and I am currently waiting for the results of the CT scan.

Future treatment plan for the breast cancer: lumpectomies, chemotherapy, radiation & hormone therapy. Timing is dependent on the outcome of each treatment.

Emotional Update:
Sure, I'm scared.. who wouldn't be? Thankfully, the prognosis looks good. Although there are aggressive factors, it was still caught early.

I couldn't get through this without the support of my family & friends. Words can't describe what this means to me, but my actions will. I will livestrong because of the support I have received.

Love,
~Christine