Official Positive Biopsy Results

Although the doctor who spoke with us after Sheila's ultrasound had already told us that he was absolutely certain that what was found in Sheila's imaging was indeed cancer, we did receive word today from the Breast Care Center that the biopsy results from the other day are definitely positive.

So, there are no surprises at this point. We expected the biopsy to indicate this outcome. After all, we already viewed the imaging ourselves in real time and know what we saw. Regardless, it was still a little difficult for Sheila to hear the nurse say "the results are positive". Nobody wants to hear that even if you are already prepared for it and well versed in hearing it.

What is more important in these particular biopsy results is not whether the results are positive or negative but finding out more specific information about the type of cancer and available therapies after surgery for this type of cancer. We'll be discussing these specifics with the Oncology Surgeon in the coming days. 

I expect to hear about the date and time of our next appointment sometime tomorrow and I expect this next consult with the Oncology Surgeon to be within a week.  

Until then, we will be focused on life... spending time with the grandkids, spending time with each other, spending time with Sheila's kids and parents, continuing renovations on the house, work, and planning our next short road trips with friends. 

Right now, we need to come up with a plan for dinner...