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It's Okay To Talk About...The Changing Colors of Breast Cancer

7/1/2022

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You have breasts, I have breasts, the people you love have breasts. They are miraculous parts of the body that deserve respect and discussion. I had hoped I would never have to see the changing colors of breast cancer. But yesterday, with the diagnosis, I am plunged into the world of cancer. It's a lot. It's more than I've ever wanted to know, consider, or make decisions about.

How things came about was that there were some concerning tiny areas on mammogram and ultrasound that needed biopsies. Biopsy results indicated it wasn't cancer but ADH (Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia and papilloma). My PCP and surgeon both advised to get those areas out. I would have opted to wait it out and see, but took their advice and had two lumpectomies last week. I feel great. It went really well. No pain but LOTS OF COLORS of bruising. You know I love to sketch, so I just had to record the colors, and sutures in my sketchbook. I had no concerns and never worried until I opened the pathology report and it said DUCTAL CARCINOMA IN SITU in both breasts. Well that lead me to internet searches and a meeting with my surgeon. And more to consider and talk about.

Today is a new day, and I'll take each new day as a blessing. I'll do what I have to do to take care of body so I can continue to live, serve, and love the people I love. I'm honored to have siblings, parents, family and friends who are keeping me in their prayers.

It's weird. I don't think of this diagnosis as doom, or grief, or even sadness. Maybe I'm numb emotionally. It's probably part of the grief process. I am probably in denial. But I feel fired up. I feel energized. I feel...I feel...a challenge coming on. I take this as a personal challenge.

I'm working on it.
10 Comments
Angie
7/1/2022 12:57:52 pm

Thank you Ann for sharing. You are on my prayer list and in my prayer box. 💝

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Ann G R
7/1/2022 08:01:45 pm

Thank you, Angie. I appreciate your prayers!

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Jennifer
7/1/2022 04:50:45 pm

Praying for you, and the family. You've got this. You have the best attitude.

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Ann G R
7/1/2022 08:02:19 pm

I appreciate it, Jennifer!

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Mary Rempalski Ohm
7/1/2022 07:18:38 pm

I love your visual approach to understanding what you are faced with. It's very much in your character.

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Ann G R
7/1/2022 08:02:54 pm

Thank you for your kind words, Mary!

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Joseph G. Sedlecky
7/1/2022 08:26:14 pm

You continue to follow your heart and passion for life and embrace the connections to others and the beauties of the surrounding world. Your attitude and your artistic skills are admirable and inspiring. Keep on being you. We'll pray for your well-being and healing. ❤️

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Ann G R
7/2/2022 08:59:02 am

Thank you so much , Joe! Your prayers and kind words of support are much appreciated.

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Carol (Lundeen) Jacoby
8/31/2022 04:50:33 pm

Praying for you/your surgery Ann.

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Beth (Brummel) Reynolds
8/31/2022 05:02:54 pm

Praying for you and your family Ann❤️🙏

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