Today I met Dr. Laura Peterson who is a breast surgeon. She showed me my mammogram images, ultrasound and examined me. Based on these things and the size of the mass she diagnosed Stage 1 cancer. Which is a miracle. Great is HIS faithfulness. Many things were discussed in our meeting. I will have genetic testing done, and most likely an MRI (using dye) to search for any more spots on either side. We are also waiting on the final lab results from the biopsy. All of this to give us a better picture for treatment and type of surgery needed to be done. So the next step is to get authorization for the MRI and then schedule that. To be continued...
Here's what I know God is good Surgery is required to remove the mass and some lymph nodes. These will be tested for cancer to see if it has spread. Tea has healing powers (I mean it) Here's what I don't know surgery date or what other treatments I will need after that Here's what I learned So here's the thing. Dr. Peterson showed me my mammogram images today. You could not see the tumor on the images. I will say that again. She could not see the mass in the mammogram. So I learned there are different types of breast tissue. I have extremely high density. The ultrasound showed the mass fairly obviously. However, ultrasounds are not usually given during screenings. Yikes. So she commended me for finding it...I felt like I should have gotten a prize or something. But I guess living is a prize (insert winking emoji). I am thankful for: All of your prayers, messages, emails and encouragements. A favorite from today was..."God didn't keep Daniel from the lion's den; he met him in it..." (By Tony Evans) Praises Meeting with Dr. Peterson today was very productive, she is smart but a real, lovely person who anyone could talk to Stage 1 as of now with no appearance of spread to the lymph nodes Somewhere a long time ago I got it in my head that I should do self exams in the shower every month Prayer Requests Decisions that need to be made regarding MRI, and possibility of more tests before surgery. Prayers for peace in the waiting. Pray for joy and sleep What I am Reading The Broken Way by Ann Voscamp *tissue disclaimer* What You Can Do For Me So many of you have asked, what you can do or how can I help? At the moment your prayers are sustaining me, but other than that not really much. I am going to write things in this section that you can do for others. Mike and I have felt this immediate connection to those who are suffering and no one else knows. So for now, if you want to do something for me...tell someone in your life "thank you", or "I'm sorry" this week. What Makes today "normal" Allie had a speech festival tonight in which her and her class recited dinosaur poems...she rocked her stegosaurus poem! My laptop died...BOO Shout Out I'd like to give a shout out to Shannon Hughes and my KCC MOMtime mamas, who prayed over me, gave me pink tulips and beautiful card, and even committed to fasting for me. Thank you. Aloha As we were leaving the office today, Dr. Peterson was on her way to lunch. We stopped as said, "we just want to thank you again for everything." To which she replied, "Sure we'll get you sorted out." There you have it folks...she's going to sort me out. Much aloha~ Nikki
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Kristin Sefik
2/1/2017 12:26:29 am
Oh what a wonderful blessing to read you're blog before Tom.and I went to sleep tonight. God is definitelythere with you as He was with Daniel. He's sustaining you moment by moment. We'll be praying for you to sleep well this evening and for His healing hand to rest upon you to heal you and give you peace and joy as well as wisdom each step of the way.
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Ashley
2/1/2017 01:31:55 am
Thank you for the update Nikki! Praying for you and your sweet family. xoxo
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Laura
2/1/2017 07:22:30 am
Love these updates. We continue to pray everyday.
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Teresa
2/1/2017 07:38:17 am
Grateful to walk alongside you in this Nikki, and to be able to see God's hand and answers. I will be praying for that sleep, sweet sleep, too!
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Lynda
2/1/2017 09:39:47 am
Luke 5:18-25 tells the story of a paralyzed man on a stretcher who couldn't get to Jesus so his stretcher-bearing friends went to great lengths to climb up to the roof, dig a hole in it and lower their sick friend into Jesus' presence. You can read the rest of the story, but my point is you have many stretcher-bearing faith-filled friends and family who love you so much that they will work fervently to keep you in Jesus' presence even when you can't do it yourself! So, we join the doc....We'll help sort you out! Praise Him for the blessing of stretcher-bearers!
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Patti
2/1/2017 11:02:46 am
Praying for God's comfort, peace and healing. What a blessing to read Allie's responces.
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Brittany miller
2/1/2017 07:51:51 pm
Oh Nikki I love this! So fun to read. Is that bad?! 😆 I'm so incredibly glad your appt went well today. I'm praying!
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Suzy Aaberg
2/1/2017 08:35:51 pm
Hi my friend. I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I do KNOW that God is faithful and He holds you in the palm of His hand and nothing....NOTHING can snatch you away from Him! I don't know if remember, but I am a breast cancer survivor. Call me anytime you have questions, want to talk to some one who "has been there" or to pray together. home 858-793-3696 (leave messages here) cell 858-342-2747 (no voice mail but I will call back after school)
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Keiko
2/1/2017 08:57:23 pm
I keep thinking of you and praying for you.
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