So on Monday, May 24th Kaitlyn went to the Dr. for a routine check-up. She knew she had the lump but didn't think it was really that serious. Dr. Henderson had other ideas. He sent her on Tuesday to have an ultrasound and mammogram done. By Friday she was meeting Dr. Kennedy and having a core biopsy. To say this happened fast is an understatement!
On Tuesday, June 1st, Dr. Kennedy called her with the news, She had breast cancer. On Wednesday we met at her office and we discussed possible treatments and Kaitlyn was sent for an MRI. By Thursday the results of that test were in and the cancer was more extensive than first thought.
Today we all met with Kaitlyn's Oncologist, Dr. Newton. Chemo is now a definite. The positive news from today was she had an ultrasound done on the lymph nodes and they showed no abnormalities...YAY!!!
So, next Tuesday, June 8th they will put in a port to administer the chemo drugs. On Thursday she will have a sentinel biopsy of the lymph nodes done to verify either the presence or absence of cancer.
Prayers and fingers crossed:) Stay tune for further updates.
I am Kaitlyn's mom!
I am starting this blog to give my phone and mind a break :) Though I truly appreciate all the love and support I have received over the past couple of weeks, I am feeling a little overwhelmed with it also. So I wanted to have a place where I could update everyone on whats going on and you would have a place to write me comments of love and encouragment.
13 comments:
This is a great idea! Love ya Girl.
This is a great idea for Kaitlyn and Lisa. This way Kaitlyn is not on her phone all the time. She is to have a "Happy Zone" and answering the phone all the time is not good. Love you both and know you will get through all of this.
Kaitlyn, you're going to be one gorgeous bald woman :P I'll shave my head, too. Heck, let's get all the Dittman women to do it!
And, I had a girlfriend who was 5 years younger than you when she received her diagnosis. The only thing she wanted every time she went through chemo was those little cinnamon red hot candies! They helped alleviate her nausea.
Love you, Girl.
I prescribe lots of looking at the following sites:
failblog.org
learnfrommyfail.com
If you need a laugh, may you delight in random people's stupidity. :)
Love ya, girly! You're in my prayers and thoughts!
Kaitlyn, I am so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I will be praying for you. I am excited to hear how you are going to beat this thing!
Love,
Cory Zent
Sorry to hear this Kaitlyn. I am putting you on our prayer list and will continue to watch your blog to monitor your progress. You are a strong women. Stay that way and keep the faith.
Tosh,
You've got lots of love and prayers coming from "Good Ole Rocky Top Tennessee!" You are one of the strongest gals I know, so I have full faith you you will fight this. :)
Love you!!
Cristina and your cuban familia in TN
You've always been a tough lady! I know you'll beat this! Our love and prayers are with you every step of the way! Love you lady!!!!
Kaitlyn I know you will be fine. you will fight, you are strong!! And god is with you all the way!!
I am hoping you had a good day today. Work is good therapy and you need that now. Tomorrow will be fine. Once you get the port in all the blood work and chemo go in there so no more needles, well except for IV"s which we are hoping will be done after Thurs. Love you bunches
Grams and Gramps.
Kaitlyn, I am sorry to hear what you are dealing with. But you are strong like your mom and I know that you can beat this. I will be praying for both of you. Lisa you are very much in my thoughts. I know how it is to worry and be there for a child when they are hurt or sick. I will be saying a prayer for you that you recieve the strength that you need to help you get through this also. My thoughts will be with the entire family.
Kaitlyn, I don't know you. I know your cousin Megan. But I want to say I will be praying for you and cheering you on through your fight to kick cancer. I am so glad your doctors took the lump in your breast seriously despite your young age. My little sister was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 23. She pointed out the lump at her check up the year before and was told it was just a cyst. Well, it wasn't! She's been fighting Stage IV cancer for 2 years now. She's doing it and you can do it too!!!
Kaitlyn,
I am sorry for the news, when mom told me my heart deepened for you. If you need anything lets me know. You are in our prayers
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