I LOVE roller coasters! However, I detest going up that first big hill....it makes me a nervous wreck. I even have a little thing I say as the cart clicks upwards. Friends who sit next to me think it's hilarious as I chant "I hate this part, I hate this part, I hate this part." But, once the car reaches the top and zooms downhill, I'm the fool in the front row, hands up, laughing my head off. I LOVE that feeling. Well, right now, I feel like we are still on our way up that hill and uncertain what happens next. I hate this part!
We met with the specialist today down at Rush. It was a long appointment but we are so glad we went. Basically, she felt they can't be sure that it IS Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Several of the results of my Path report didn't jive with typical IBC symptoms. It is definitely some form of breast cancer....they just aren't sure which one. So, they have ordered a skin biopsy which will give them a little more information. If it comes back positive, then it IS IBC and we'll begin with chemo. If it comes back negative, we'll most likely have surgery first, although it still COULD be IBC. Surgery would then be followed by chemo. Truthfully, the prognosis is MUCH better if it is just a "normal" kind of breast cancer. (It would be nice to be "normal" for a change! Ha ha!) So, to all our prayer warriors out there who like to pray for specific things...please pray it ISN'T Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Also, that things will fall into place with this next biopsy.
As we continue this roller coaster ride, we are so thankful we know WHO is driving! We are confident that God will never steer us off course and know that He supplies our pure joy. Thanks so much for the prayer support and going on this "ride" with us!!
In His Strength,
Cindy and the VK's
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Hi Cindy,
I am a friend of Pam's, and I want to let you know that I am praying for you! As I read your blog, it was apparent that your faith and patience are remarkable!
In Him,
Holly
Hi Cindy,
It's so great to hear you still have that great sense of humor through all of this. We are lifting you and your family up in our prayers each day. We hope you get an answer real soon.
We love you guys! P.S. (Ben thinks you should keep some of your blond hair so that he still has something to tease you about). HAFPA RULES!
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