Radioactive & Nuclear = I am on Fire

Radioactive & Nuclear = I am on Fire

It’s been two weeks since cancer impacted my life. It’s been two weeks of claiming healing, praying for my doctors and having a spiritual experience like no other.

Since then, I have spent numerous hours at Mayo Clinic for a breast clinic evaluation; met the surgeon; chose my medical team; had lab work; had an MRI with sedation; more lab work and had another evaluation to be cleared for surgery. All tests, praise God have come back good. Lab work shows normal red and white cell count. The MRI does not show any spread of cancer. PTL

Today, I had an ultrasound for radiation seed placement with sedation, followed by more mammogram images; and had radiation nuclear medicine lymph injection and scan with NO sedation. (I got lightheaded and fainted) during the mammogram following the procedures. Unbelievable – the mammogram, really? The seed placement process uses a thin needle to place a tiny radioactive seed directly on the cancerous lump. It acts as a beacon on which the surgeon can hone in; removing the lump, the seed and potential cancerous tissue in the margins around the lump.

The last appointment was with a radiologist named Robert who had warmed up the room temperature before my arrival. The nuclear section of the hospital is amazing. I felt like an Avatar! Robert talked so much, and was so much fun, I ended up dreaming of being on a fast ride at Disney. The Radioisotope Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Identification uses a dye or isotope which moves from the tumor to the lymphatic system. The first node to turn blue or contain the radioactive material is the sentinel node. During surgery, the sentinel node is then removed and immediately examined by the pathologist. The results of the test help to determine the next steps in my treatment.

The amount of radioactive material injected is very small and poses no threat. I am full of energy today.

Thank you Glenn and Scher! Thank you Ruth. Thank you Jessica M/IT. Thank you Naomi, Sunny and Denise H. for your blessing today. Laurie Clarcq, I always saw you as the best speaker ever, now I see you as my angel on earth, giving me tips and a heads up of what is yet to come. You prepare me well. You are my inspiration!

I am now at home, in awe of how much love and encouragement I am receiving from my family,  friends, my local church and even my LA church. Get Well cards are arriving; more and more I hear about my name being placed on several prayer chains. Thank YOU!

Tuesday, March 24 is the big day. I will meet with my surgeon very early in the morning. I have prayer warriors in place from all over the world. Angels are on call and God Himself will guide the doctors from the throne. Dear Cancer, there is simply no room for you here. I serve a Victorious God. I am on Fire!

Blessings,

Donna Guzzo