New Year, New ?

2022 brought the unexpected news of cancer. 2023 will bring the treatment of that cancer.

My mind is running in so many directions that it is hard to slow down and write up my thoughts. So, this will be brief.

I have the results from my additional tests. The genetic testing of over 40 cancer genes all came back 100% negative, a very good thing. The oncotype score was low, so most likely no chemo. I do have a second spot of cancer in my left breast which is a small DCIS (non-invasive). And the MRI did not show anything new anywhere else in either breast or in the lymph nodes.

There will be lots of new things coming my way in 2023. New surgery, new medication and therapies, new shape to a body part, new body image, new challenges, new feelings…so much new is coming and so much more I don’t even see yet.

Another new thing is a friend of mine was tested the same day as my second biopsy and she got her results the same day I did. She has large cancer masses in both breasts. We have doctor appointments one day apart with the same breast surgeon. Not the best, “Oh, look what we have in common!” moment, but we are both grateful to have each other to share love and support together. Even more, she shares my prayer that God will receive glory through all we are about to go through.