The letters on the title of this post spell out to mean some awful stuff. No one wants to hear it, say it or deal with it; but, as it turns out, my family is doing all of that now. My Mama and my babies' Gigi, has Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.
This is her second time with cancer, but in a new'ish spot and about 8 years since the first time. So, technically they call it a whole new cancer instead of saying that 'her cancer came back'. She met with the surgeon this week and it seems like she has no option, but to have a mastectomy. So, off with the boob! 😉
This is what we are working with right now. To answer the obvious, she had a lumpectomy and radiation last time, but, that is not an option this go around. She is prepared to do whatever is needed and she is giving herself a head-start fighting the cancer already naturally. We are thankful for a good doctor for her and are prepared to help her fight this as best as we can.
Conveniently, Ryan, the kids and I, were already going to Ohio to visit Gigi and Papsi. We will be there for a bit and hopefully our little monkeys will help distract everyone from the bad cards she was dealt.
If you know anything about my Mama, you know she fought the 1st cancer and kicked butt. We know this time around will be the same.
We are trying to keep all the smiles coming and focus on dealing with this head on. It has been about a week since we first found out, so we let it sink in for all of us. Now, I am ready to let everyone know and she gave me permission to post this. My hope is this post brings more good thoughts, prayers and smiles her way. You never can have enough of those sent when you get dealt some tough cards.
If you want to send her a card let me know and I will give you her mailing address. I am sure she would love anything, to give her another reason to smile.
I have said from the beginning that she was dealt a tough hand, but she can handle it.
Til' next time...
*We are taking life day by day and counting our blessings along the way*
