amazingsuperpixie
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- Jan 18, 2007
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My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer about four and a half years ago from today. Her breast cancer is linked with a genetic mutation called the BRCA 1, which gave her a 50/50 chance of getting breast cancer (I also carry the same risk but have not yet been tested). She went through chemo and radiation along with a complete mastectomy to help rid the cancer. Thankfully since she has done all of her treatment she has been cancer free for almost 5 years now. Today she went in for her yearly CAT-scan to determine whether or not she has a recurrence of cancer anywhere in her body. Unfortunately today when she went and saw her doctor after her CATscan, the news was not good. She has inflamed lymph nodes near her breast, and the doctor said that it could be a sign of cancer, among other things. Of course we are hoping and praying that it is something less serious - but the risk is always there. She goes in on Friday to get a PETscan which should give us more information on exactly what it is. If that does not help, she will have to get her lymph nodes biopsied. I would appreciate any prayers and thoughts sent our way as it is a rather depressing time for my family. Thank you for listening (or I guess I should say reading). 
