Becoming Radioactive

Becoming Radioactive

It has been a productive and happy week. MRI results came in as expected, praise God. Thank you Janet Robles for keeping me busy and calmed prior to the procedure. We even did a little get away from the hospital to Bahama Breeze.

I have spent the last two days having lunch and/or dinners with friends. Today, my dear friend Denise Gaitanzis took half a day off from work to take me shopping to my favorite boutique in Ponte Vedra, J. McLaughlin. Major damage in the name of surgery.   

I am mentally and physically as prepared as anyone can be facing breast cancer surgery.

Pre-Op on Monday: A radioactive seed localization, or RSL will be inserted in me. The process uses a thin needle to place a tiny radioactive seed directly on the cancerous lump. It acts as a beacon for the surgeon; making it easier to remove the lump, the seed and surrounding tissue in the margins around the lump.

Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24. No time yet.

I am grateful for the long weekend off from work. Am looking forward to spending time with my family.

Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding” 

Love and Blessings,

Donna G.