Breast Cancer Awareness

[ScubaCinci]

I've been pretty quiet about this to date but my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago. She's scheduled to have a lumpectomy this Friday. The good news is, the prognosis (to date) is very good and it was caught relatively early through self-exam.

We have to wait for the pathology reports, results of the genetic testing, results of the Oncotype DX testing (forecasts odds of recurrence), and the results of the lymph node exam to be done during the surgery. All of this will determine next steps (chemo, mastectomy, etc, etc).

I post not for well wishes etc, but as a PSA for the ladies to do your self-exams and mammograms and for the guys to remind your ladies to do their due diligence. In the past year, three women from my office were diagnosed and one passed a few months ago. It can happen to you or your loved one.

Edited October 9, 2012 by ScubaCinci

[fizzer]

Fuck Cancer. But good luck to your wife as she battles her way through this. Early detection is the best way to beat this, so she's already got the upper hand!

[jbot]

i wish you and your wife the best, and glad to hear it was caught early.

often, i remind my wife of the importance of examination and breast cancer awareness by groping the shit out of her boobies.

[ScubaCinci]

I swear this was going to be my Halloween costume last year for an annual party we attend. We ended up having to deal with health issues for her dad so we didn't go.

http://www.halloweenexpress.com/mammogram-man-costume-p-11584.html