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Reccurrence?..Waiting on biopsy results
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I can give a little translation of terms but it won’t replace a doctor consultation because it doesn’t explain what you are reading.
The top two are pretty self explanatory. Two markers for liver cancer origin negative.
Your previous biopsy it is a little more confusing.
It says it was positive for breast and liver markers.
Also it was estrogen receptor negative. Meaning not driven by estrogen.
As we have discussed in other conversations. Markers aren’t always an answer. They are just little clues that lead our doctors to a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Try not to make yourself crazy while waiting. I know that is easier said than done. Most of us here have played the waiting game, and it is never easy.
I read an article today about a research study that showed a one hour walk in nature can reduce stress and fear. I agree! If you can get out of your head for a period of time, it might help with this. I will be waiting with you and crossing all my fingers and toes.
Do you have stress coping skills you like to employ?
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Thank you for your comments.
Yes, I walk almost daily.. big help. Along with following medical advise I also read a lot of mindfulness stuff, do meditation and journal. I also have a great therapist. I volunteer at my local hospital as well.
My surgical oncology team at Shands in Jax explained to me recently that they have no control over reports that get released from the gastroenterology specialist or pathology that released the results to my patient portal. Maybe they should but they don’t sadly.
The surgical oncologist I see at Shands who reviews the path report, decides what steps to take next. He is highly skilled and specialized with 20 plus years experience in cancer of the liver, pancreas, esophagus, etc . My tumor or lymph node is in the porta hepatic area near the liver.
I was offered an appt tomorrow at 4:30 but declined because my daughter is out of town and I want her with me for support plus I would be driving bing interstate 95 at rush hour for an hour and a half each way. I did not want to put that additional stress on my self of going alone. So my next appt is Tues 9/20 to see where we go from here.
Every day is a day of discipline to stay focused on the moment in front of me.
Perhaps my winding up in the ER back in April was a good thing which is how this whole experience started.
It’s just with each new report it is hard not to panic but I am trying.