The results from the MRI assisted biopsy came back positive for invasive lobular carcinoma..Of the 3 areas probed, one area came back positive but the radiologist advises one of the other areas be removed too. We met with the breast surgeon on Kauai and she referred Jane to a breast surgeon on Oahu because she thought that plastic surgery might be needed and Kauai doesn't have a resident plastic surgeon. On tuesday, we went to Oahu to Kapiolani Women's Center to meet with Dr. Laura Peterson. Jane felt very comfortable with her and also liked what she had to say about the amount of tissue that needed to be removed..so maybe no plastic surgeon needed..we are waiting for Kapiolani to call to let us know when the surgery is scheduled...maybe as soon as monday...we need to stay on Oahu for 4 days even though the procedure is out-patient. The doctor wants Jane close by to monitor for bleeding and infection and also to be around when the lab results of the tissue removed and lymph nodes removed come back..Jane has a positive attitude and is a fighter. Our friend, B.C., reminded us of what I told her 17 years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer: FUCK CANCER !!!! I had forgotten that sage advice I gave to her, but passed it on to Jane...We have a hell of a next few months....
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waiting for the appointment with Dr. Peterson
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this time it is OK to have a glass of wine with lunch at Jane's favorite restaurant, Mariposa
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leaving Oahu.. Diamond Head below
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arriving back home on Kauai for sunset..long day
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