Today was the big day, the pathology report shall be revealed. I already know that the "margins" are clear. For those who don't know margins are the area of tissue that surrounds the cancer. Relevance: it is important to have a least 2mm or more of cancer" free" area around the tumor.
FINAL DIAGNOSIS
1. Intermediate grade duct carcinoma in situ with rare calcifications which appears to have replaced a tubular adenoma.
2. NO evidence of invasive neoplasm
3. The margins are clear by 3 mm or more.
Of course there was much more medical jargon but the important part I have shared. All of this is great news! I did get referrals to medical oncology and radiation oncology, but absolutely no CHEMO. (praise God)
So today I am thankful for early detection it really saves lives. My brother has arrived from Ethiopia with his family for Christmas, so I will close by saying,
Thank you to all who love me and I love you more!!!!!!
