Mystery woman?
Many of you have probably noticed that I haven't mentioned my wife's name in the blog, mostly because I didn't know whether she would want it out there in the Internet universe. She has come a long way since being diagnosed and things are seeming to be more normal. Oh, don't get me wrong, there's definitely no forgetting what's happening next week, but our daily routine has helped keep our minds occupied. Anyway, to the point....Dawn is my wife's name. Getting that out will make writing this a lot easier.
It's been a little hectic trying to figure out timing and logistics for everything. She has met with HR at her work and gotten all the information needed to submit for the time off needed. I have done the same and now we know, at least financially we should be alright. Our insurance is AWESOME. We found out that her surgery is covered 100%--no co-pay or deductible...wow!!!! One more thing that we don't need to fret over. Dawn's last day was yesterday--10/10/12.
The breast surgeon called Dawn yesterday and told her that all her tumor markers came back good, except for one that was inconclusive. The second tumor will have to be tested again after the surgery to get the final result of the HER2 testing. She also said that the MRI performed to assess an area in her left breast didn't raise any alarms and didn't show any lymph node involvement on the right side where the 2 main tumors are located. NO LYMPH NODE INVOLVEMENT IS HUGE!!! We are so excited with this news, however we won't be completed STOKED until the testing of the lymph nodes during the surgery are revealed. Keeping fingers crossed and praying for more good news!!!
Today she went for and ultrasound of the left breast to further assess the other area she found. The ultrasound results were in line with the MRI and she was told that this spot was nothing to worry about.....but we WILL be keeping a close eye on it. She has a genetics appointment in the morning and we are hoping that the results will be NEGATIVE for the Breast Cancer gene. Then, later in the afternoon we will go for her Pre-op appointment....the final step before the surgery.
Dawn's mother will be flying in from Texas to be here for the surgery and will be with us for 2 weeks to help out immediately after the surgery, which is much appreciated....thank you Grammy.
It's been a little hectic trying to figure out timing and logistics for everything. She has met with HR at her work and gotten all the information needed to submit for the time off needed. I have done the same and now we know, at least financially we should be alright. Our insurance is AWESOME. We found out that her surgery is covered 100%--no co-pay or deductible...wow!!!! One more thing that we don't need to fret over. Dawn's last day was yesterday--10/10/12.
The breast surgeon called Dawn yesterday and told her that all her tumor markers came back good, except for one that was inconclusive. The second tumor will have to be tested again after the surgery to get the final result of the HER2 testing. She also said that the MRI performed to assess an area in her left breast didn't raise any alarms and didn't show any lymph node involvement on the right side where the 2 main tumors are located. NO LYMPH NODE INVOLVEMENT IS HUGE!!! We are so excited with this news, however we won't be completed STOKED until the testing of the lymph nodes during the surgery are revealed. Keeping fingers crossed and praying for more good news!!!
Today she went for and ultrasound of the left breast to further assess the other area she found. The ultrasound results were in line with the MRI and she was told that this spot was nothing to worry about.....but we WILL be keeping a close eye on it. She has a genetics appointment in the morning and we are hoping that the results will be NEGATIVE for the Breast Cancer gene. Then, later in the afternoon we will go for her Pre-op appointment....the final step before the surgery.
Dawn's mother will be flying in from Texas to be here for the surgery and will be with us for 2 weeks to help out immediately after the surgery, which is much appreciated....thank you Grammy.
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