It may be Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but our little family was caught completely UNAWARE by Emily's diagnosis. We want to keep everyone updated on the details in the easiest way possible, thus this blog. That way, you all can stay "abreast" of the newest information. Here are the details we have so far. She found the lump a while back and thought it was probably a water cyst and waited a while to see if it would go away. Since it didn't, she talked to her doctor last week and had a mammogram and an ultrasound. These tests showed a large irregular mass. They did a biopsy on Friday, Oct. 19th. She got her results on Monday afternoon, which showed it to be an "infiltrating adenocarcinoma." Basically that means a cancer of the glands that has moved into the surrounding tissue. She sees the breast surgeon later today for more detailed info on treatment.
We will be posting whenever something new happens. Also, please feel free to leave comments and questions on the blog and one of us will try to answer to the best of our knowledge. I have dubbed myself the official spokeswoman of Team Emily so feel free to call or email me anytime. Em can also be reached by email at emilyp2012@gmail.com. More later....
4 comments:
Thank you, Lisa! You're the best spokeswoman I know! GO TEAM EMILY!
Yes, Team Emily indeed!!! We are all here and thinking of you. While we may have been unaware at least Emily was smart enough to talk to her doctor about it!! Early detection ladies!!! Okay, we are here and will be checking back frequently! Love, Susie and James
You are a great sister to be the spokesperson for TEAM EMILY. I wish when I was diagnosed that I had this platform to share everything with everyone at the same time. This is an overwhelming time for Emily and she needs this taken off of her plate. I've been through this and I know what it feels like. If there is anything I can do for TEAM EMILY during this time, please let me know. This road is all too familiar.
MUCH LOVE!!!!
Meghann
Lisa, thank you for being willing to be the spokeswoman and keep us all connected. It must be difficult, but you are so articulate in spite of it all. Of course, we are all stunned, but nobody could have more love and support than all of you: GO TEAM EMILY! Love, Patty and Mike
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