Another Lumpy Update
As you know, I have been living a Lumpy free life since December 15, 2023. That life has also been very bumpy. It took forever for Lumpy’s pathology and genetic testing to come back. But in the end, it turned out that I had the best kind of breast cancer possible.
The surgeon was able to remove the entire lump, and my lymph nodes were cancer-free. Then the genetic test said that my cancer was very slow growing and has a very small chance of returning. I cried because that meant no chemotherapy for me. I don’t know why, but I was super terrified that I would have to do chemo.
I met with Medical Oncology, who I will meet with again after radiation treatment. Then I went into Radiation Oncology to get set up for radiation. It took a really long time, but when I left, I had an appointment to come back on 1/25 and have my first treatment. That did not go according to plan. I ended up having to get remapped. Now, my first treatment will be on 1/29.
I feel incredibly lucky that my cancer was the best possible outcome. It makes me feel a little guilty reading about what other women are going through with their breast cancer. I know it isn’t my fault that my cancer has been relatively easy in the grand scheme of things (although don’t get me wrong….it has been trouble, and this healing process has been pretty miserable), but I feel like I don’t have a right to share my experience because it is nothing compared to so many other women. I just wish that I had healing hugs to make them all better.
We tried to expedite Polaris’ immigration, but there is no way he will be here before I am done with radiation…which makes me sad. Mostly because I just really want him to be here with me, but also partially because I am tired of doing this without someone to cuddle me and tell me everything will be okay. I have SO many people wanting to help me and feel grateful for them and their love. I don’t really want to cuddle up to any of them though….even if some have offered.
Anyhow. I hope you are well, dear reader. As always….please remember to be kind to yourself and others. You are amazing, you are capable, and you are always more than enough. Until next time, you take care of yourself.
