Emily was back to work today, slaving away at her laptop as she tried to catch up on everything she missed yesterday. She and I talked in more detail about the tests she had yesterday and the ones coming up in the next few days. They took a blood sample to do a genetic test to see if she carries the marker for breast and ovarian cancer. This test takes up to 3 weeks to get results. Em has decided that she is moving forward with any surgical options with or without those results. Tomorrow afternoon she has a Breast MRI, which is done on to check for any other tumors that the mammograms and ultrasounds could have missed. This entails lying totally still on her stomach with her arms above her head for around 40 minutes. It takes 48 hours to get the results. On Monday she goes in for a PET-CT which is a whole body scan. They inject her with some sort of sugar that will react with any cancer cells in her body. The CT part of the test looks for any other abnormalities that are occurring, plus gives more detailed information on her current tumor. The PET portion looks at the abnormalities on a cellular level so the doctors can better understand what they are dealing with. We think she gets those results right away so we should have more info early next week.
Thanks to everyone for their comments and emails. We love to hear from you and appreciate all of your kind words and encouragement. :) We are all touched by your support!
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Thanks, Lisa, for keeping us informe. We really appreciate it. Our thoughts are with all of you as you deal with this issue. So, a big hug for Emily and hugs to the whole family.
Are you familiar with Gilda's Club? Here is the address in case you are interested: http://www.gildasclub.org/. Check out their resource directory. It has a lot of information.
Take care and know that we are thinking of you. Love, Sandy
Hugs and prayers for Emily today during your tests. Take a few deep breaths before going into the MRI machine. Make sure they give you some good music to listen to. I'm glad to hear you are back at work today. It is good to have that distraction. I wanted to make a career out of stapling and making copies during the first few weeks after my diagnosis, but when faced with cancer we just have to keep on keepin on with live as usual in the best way we know how.
LIVESTRONG. I love you!
Em,
While you are slaving away at your desk, know that we are all sending you love and hugs, and holding you in our hearts and prayers. GO TEAM EMILY!! LIVE STRONG!
Love,Patty and Mike xxxxxooooo
Thank you, Lisa, for being such an articulate spokesperson for the family.
Emily, I am stunned and saddened to hear this recent diagnosis. I have such great belief in you. You are strong and courageous, well-informed and grounded. You will get through this! Please know my thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Much love to you all,
Wendy
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