I turned 50, my husband retired after 30 years as a Fire Captain and I was diagnosed with breast cancer all in the same month!
It's only been a short while since I first had my diagnosis.  This blog will be an attempt to document my journey and keep my friends, family and maybe a few others informed of the information I receive and my daily dealings getting through this.
I discovered the lump not through a thorough exam that we are all told to do, but rather by accident.  I don't really remember if I was making an adjustment or how I came across the "bump", I just took note and since I knew I was due to see the doctor for my "yearly", I made a quick appointment.
When I went for a mammogram and they asked for more pictures and then an ultrasound I had the feeling it wasn't a good sign.  Then came a biopsy.  When my doctor called, I could hear in her voice it wasn't good news.  I called her back and the biopsy confirmed I have a ductal carcenoma which is not contained, meaning...there were 2 spots, the lump I felt and a lymph node under my arm.
I have since had a bone scan and CT scan, I have an MRI next, and my first meeting with an Oncologist will be next week.  I am a little scared, but mostly just want answers, the hardest part right now is the wait...and the telling people.  I am not one that wants to be the focus of attention, never have been, but there are people that I need to tell, my husband, my daughters, my mom, close friends...
Now, to wait....for results, to talk to the doctors, for treatment....I guess at this point I have nothing further except, to be continued...