Saturday, January 24, 2009

I didn't think that I would do a BLOG after finding out my diagnosis, but it seems that if I don't, my phone will ring off the wall, and my cell phone bill will "go out the roof". I more than appreciate all the phone calls, cards and hugs I have gotten in this past week. Last Thursday (1/15) I got the phone call that you never expect will be for you. "Yes it is cancer, and we need to refer you to a surgeon". The cancer I have is DCIS. (Ductal carcinoma in situ). I went for my annual mammogram and there it was. There is no lump or tumor, that I can feel........

so.... ladies GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS. I will have an MRI on Tuesday the 27th, and see the surgeon on Friday morning. (1/30). It there are no other findings it will be my choice for treatment options. ** lumpectomy followed by radiation and oral meds, or mastectomy and oral meds. He told me that the survival is equal for either choice. I had planned to wear my " SAVE THE TA TAS" T-shirt to the doctor, but it had a stain on the front. This journey is new for me, and it still hasn't exactly sunk in, so I don't really know how I feel about it, how I will handle all this, and what I will decide. Please pray for me to make the right decisions and for my strength. I've never tried this Blog Stuff before, so my site may be confusing.

7 comments:

  1. Ann, I have never known you to be knocked on your butt for long. I know this is scary, but with as many prayers that are being said for you...God is probably saying "Okay..Enough with the Ann Kennedy...I got it covered!" Love you, Kathy Fulton

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  2. Ann, I don't think I've ever known anyone with as many friends as you have, and if you think of that many people saying prayers for you, then WOW - all the lines to God are kept busy with well wishes for you! You are probably one of the strongest people I know - aside from your dad - and I know you are going to kick this bad thing in the butt! All the angels are on your side, cousin, and I love you! Jenny Kay

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  3. Ann, if anyone can kick cancer's ass, it's you. You are never far from my thoughts & always in my prayers. I love you.
    KylO

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  4. Ann,
    If anyone is a SURVIVOR it's you!! You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

    I am so proud of you with bringing up this Blog, my not-so-in-to-computers friend. :-)
    I love you!
    Sheila

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  5. You can do this! You are loved around the world! Putting you on a prayer chain today! Love, Prissy

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  6. My dearest friend Annie, you will find strength to conquer this bad boy through your friends and their prayers. As many friends as you have, you've got this whipped. I love ya like a sister. Lauri

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  7. Ann,

    I cannot imagine the emotions you must be going through. Your strength, courage, and postive outlook on life will help you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love ya,
    Linda C.

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