Well, I have a much clearer picture of my options now that I've seen the Oncologist, I had a very lengthy and thorough consultation with Dr. Ann Weirman today, probably about 1 1/2 hours!
I now have a much different perspective of what I should do. I'm opting to move forward with a lumpectomy ASAP. I will have a MRI coil test to give the surgeon a better picture of what he's going after in the next couple of days and I will have genetic testing (probably not BRCA but P53 instead) as well as a few other tests after the surgery. Dr. Weirman feels confident that a lumpectomy will be the appropriate treatment.
The decision on whether or not I'll need Chemo etc. afterwards remains unknown. The miracle for today was that besides getting an appt. with the Oncologist so quickly, she is going to apply to be a provider for my insurance so when I go back I'll be covered. I went today even though she was not on my insurance and it was well worth it, I mentioned to her that this might be the only visit I'd have with her since she wasn't a provider, and was flabbergasted when she told me that was just a technicality that could be taken care of quickly. She walked to the front desk and told her receptionist to do the necessary paperwork so she would be able to accept my insurance by the time I came back for my follow up visit after my lumpectomy! God is really good!!
Bill is much relieved that I've decided to move forward with having the cancer removed, he didn't try to influence my decision but was very happy that I'd decided not to wait. I will keep you all updated as things progress
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