I had a doctor appointment at 2 to review my genetic testing results so I had to actually get dressed today. My mother in law took me down there, and it sucks I had to drive down there just for them to tell me "all negative." Couldn't they tell me that over the phone? It basically means that I got this cancer as a fluke, so to speak, and it doesn't run in my family from any genetic standpoint. This is good news for my kids' sake, but they will still be getting screenings started at 10 years from earliest diagnosis (so around 19). I hate that I have to go through this but to fathom my daughters having to terrifies me, so I'm glad that their chances aren't any higher than the rest of us.
I spoke with a breast cancer survivor today. She was diagnosed at 29, and has two small daughters. It was nice to hear how great she is doing because it gives me something to look forward to. I also got a few emails from students today, and that was really nice and uplifting. They promise to be good for the sub. I really wish I could be there for them and it breaks my heart that my suffering has to effect others at all. I also got an email from a dear friend who works at Southwest Gas, where I worked from 2001-2006. They all wore breast cancer pink in my honor today. This picture made me cry, I cannot thank you all enough for the love and support. I love it. xoxo