Thank you, all for the Prayers, they have been answered

       We spent the day, Tuesday March 25, 2014, up at Huntsman Cancer Hospital.  We met with our medical oncologist, Dr. Anna Beck.  She went over the results of the surgery, and testing on the tumor & lymph nodes that were removed.
       The kind of cancer I have is a rare one. So there is no set protocol for treating it. There have to be a lot of tests done, so they know what treatments it will respond to.  Well, we got extremely good news. I guess if you have to get breast cancer, this one is the one you want to get, because even though it is a very rare one, it also is a very treatable one, if all the results of test come back good. Mine did.
      The entire tumor was removed, it was 2.1 cm. The surrounding tissue that was removed, had no cancer in it.  The Lymph Nodes removed had no cancer in them.  The receptors were positive for estrogen and progesterone, which is a good thing. My her2 was negative, which is also good. So because of all this good news, I do not have to have Chemo at this time.  In fact, the kind of cancer I have, with its unique characteristics, does not respond well to Chemo, so no chemo.  What a sweet blessing, I know that is because of all your prayers. Thank you, Thank you.
       Now for my treatments, I will start Radiation treatments next week, I will have them 5 days a week for 4 to 6 weeks. I have been told  I really won't notice much the first week or so, and then if all goes well, I will only have extreme fatigue. There are other side affects that could happen, but for right now, I am going to think positive. I have been told that the last week, I won't want to do much, except sleep and go to radiation treatments.
       After Radiation, I will start on a medicine that will also treat the cancer, it is called Tamoxifen and I must be honest, the side affects from it scare me more then the side effects of Radiation or Chemo., But my particular cancer will respond well to this treatment and it has a much higher rate of total remission, then if I did not do it. So I will do it and hope and pray for no bad side affects.
      I also will be participating in a Study, so there can be more information to help other cancer survivors, for long term good quality of life.
     I know the reason, things have gone so well, is because of all the prayers that have been offered in my behalf. I am so grateful for all the wonderful friends, family, and even strangers who have offered prayers for me. Your Faith has strengthened mine. I know God lives, I know HE is in control and I know, that all things will work together for our good, when we put our Trust in HIM.
    Thank You, so much for all your goodness, kindness, thoughts and prayers in our behalf.
     Now onward, to treatment and more learning experiences.