The biopsy went well. Any time I'd moan they'd give me meds, so that's good. It was pretty quick. I did get lost looking for the right place, though. Followed signs that said "Surgery Waiting Room." Sat there 20 minutes, then decided to look for a bathroom. I pass a desk that says, "Surgery Sign In." So I ask the guy about this and he sends me back upstairs to a different check in area. And then I'm sent back down again, only this time I was given what to look for: "Special Procedures." They said they'd been trying to find me and I told them I was sent the wrong way. But it all worked out okay.
I am still somewhat sore from the procedure, though.
Went to Dr. Ahmed's office yesterday to get the results. Mike and I were both very nervous, not knowing what we'd hear.
Yes, I do have cancer on my spine. But even though I'm in Stage 4 (I think that means it has started to spread) we caught it very early. I'll be on 2 different meds for some time that will deal with the breast cancer. (Actually, "malignant neoplasm of left breast, estrogen receptor positive.) I might need surgery or radiation. There will be a meeting of the doctors to discuss my case. I go back in 2 weeks to see what my next step will be.
Mike and I are both feeling very relieved. I'm still sick, but I think I can handle this. I have been on one med for a while (I think it is an estrogen blocker) and add a second one as soon as it gets delivered. I haven't felt side effects from med 1, but might with med 2. Mike points out that I will be more likely to get sick from other people so I have to avoid anyone with a virus. Not that I hang out much with anyone, anyway.
I've come to the acceptance stage of all this, but I will always wonder how the hell it happened.
Side note: 2 of my neighbors have cancer, too! One has rectal cancer (ouch) but I don't know what the other one has.
I'm beginning to think Long Island Syndrome is a real thing.
