We all need a little love

I had another MRI done December 14, the results for which I received this past Friday, January 11. Suzy, the NP, let me know that there didn't seem to be anything concerning in the MRI, but that this time there was a lot of background enhancement. In other words, the background is brighter, which is annoying to radiologists and doctors because you can't see things (growths) as well in the MRI. In summary, my boobs are brighter. :)

They thought they also saw some small "washout kinetics" (5mm) on my right side so asked me to do an ultrasound to see if they could see anything (which they didn't expect to). They didn't see anything, and asked me if I would do another MR biopsy to be perfectly sure. I told my NP I really didn't want to do another MR biopsy for something that they couldn't even see very well. That was pretty damn painful the first time. It is not a fine needle aspiration type of biopsy; it's a core needle biopsy. Not a fun experience. As one of my good friends said, "Your right boob just wanted some attention.". Yup!  We all need a little love.

I like both my doctor and the NP very much. They know my approach, but still remind me of what is recommended - because they have to. The doctor tells me each time: 1) DCIS can blow up anytime and we have to recommend surgery, 2) if you don't want surgery, would you consider taking Tamoxifen?  To both items, I still say no and they understand. For the tamoxifen, at this point, I am not putting things I don't know in my body. It's that simple.

So on I go: eating as healthy as I can while enjoying food, leading a lifestyle that is less stressful, and doing things I love to do as much as possible. Here's to another happy new year!