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biopsy, breast cancer, Cancer Kitten, Cathy, DCIS, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, MRI, stereotactic biopsy, young woman with breast cancer
Bing left to go to work yesterday morning, and it hit me that I was going to have to be alone with my stupid breast cancer. That was the scariest moment thus far. Luckily, there was a local horse show yesterday, so I forced myself to get dressed and go watch. I ended up talking with some friendly women sitting next to me, and I divulged my new diagnosis to them. Apparently, in addition to blogging, telling complete strangers about my malignancy is also therapeutic. Later that day, I joked with my friend Jeannette over the phone that cancer may be just the ticket to making new friends. She said that has potential to be an SNL skit.
I have my MRI and stereotactic biopsy tomorrow. My boob has barely finished healing from the biopsy on Tuesday, and I am going to get poked and prodded more tomorrow! What I hate the most about this is that I am signed up for a ride that I REALLY don’t want to take.
Cathy Kenney 
You poor Baby…we hurt for you. Cliff & Donna
Love you, Cancer Kitten. Day by day we’ll get to the other side. Glad to see you blogging.
One day at a time, girl…don’t get overwhelmed but I’m sure that is easier said than done. Sending positive thoughts your way for today! love you!
I know that never covers a lot of territory, yet, my daughter, you will NEVER be alone. Dad
Cathy, I just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking of you…in honor of all the daily quotes you’ve posted (and that I’ve “liked” and stolen) here’s one for you.
” A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
love your-sorta-half-sister 🙂
Marlana
Hey woman, i know I’m not a close friend, but just learned of your dilemma via facebook then went and read your blog entries. You are very brave to put “it” out there. I truly respect you and appreciate your candor. I will continue to follow your updates. I am a true believer in sharing. I have gotten through several difficult times in my own personal life by sharing with others. It has made that time less difficult, whilst enabling closer relationships with family and friends. Be strong lady….love Bing, that man came into your life for a very good reason. I told you way back when.
My Jim was diagnosed with a very aggressive type of cancer back in the mid 90’s. I thought it would be over before we had a chance to get it going! He’s sustained many different therapies throughout these years, and come in and out of remission more times than I can count at this moment. But I have to say Cath, that his attitude has never wavered and I think his sound thoughts have helped him somehow physically, I mean where the cancer growth is concerned. Neither one of us believes in God so that isn’t where I’m going with this. Just talking about taking control of your own thoughts and emotions and trying to encourage them to take a positive path.
Please know I will be thinking of you and sending strength and good karma to you.
Take care and be well girl.
Susan