Ummmm..I have WHATY?

Well, there you have it.  The radiologist called me today to explain my situation here.  It appears I  have cancer in my left breast.  I am stunned and it seems a bit unreal.  My spirits are pretty good and I know things will work out.  The word is getting out and phone calls are coming in already with stunned well-wishers.  Brendon sent an email out to family very concerned.  I'll include that first and then follow up with an email I sent out with more info and a bit lighter feel.  I can teel Brendon is very, very concerned.

Hi Everyone

We found out this morning that DeLayne has breast cancer. We hoped this would not be the result of her tests.
Fortunately, we seem to have caught things early on and as far as the doctors can tell it has not spread. We meet with a surgeon on Tuesday and we'll know more once she's been operated on, but all indications are that we'll be able to get this taken care of.
I know cancer is a terrible thing, but as far as having cancer goes we have every reason to believe they'll be able to remove this and she'll be fine.
We love you and ask that you pray and fast for DeLayne.
Brendon

"Hey Family. Did not want Bruno's email to alarm but I see that 'tis too late for that for the alarm bells are a ringin' and we have been gettin many a phone call and email. Yes, we have a little bugger of breast cancer and by "we" I do mean "me" for that would not be a good thing for Brendon. Here is the scoop. Last year I felt a lump, went to have it checked and had a mammogram, they called and said it was a cyst and that was normal, nothing to worry about. Over this next year I have felt like it was growing so I went in for a follow up this last Wed. aug. 18. They determined I needed an ultrasound done and from there it appeared there had been growth and change so they performed a biopsy which was lovely. Owwie up there. (Ps ladies...if you feel a lump, insist on an ultrasound which I did not know the first time and they should have done). Test result came back yesterday that it is cancerous. It is called ductal carcenoma insitu grade 3. The cancer is contained in the duct. No invasion to the breast tissue as far as they can tell. Prognosis is super good. I have the "good" cancer which is just about right for me and the only kind I will allow. Super high percentage of recovery. MRI scheduled for Mon., surgery consult scheduled for tues. with my surgeon who happens to be named Dr. Tittensor which I thought quite funny in my juvenile way. She MUST know what she is doing with a name like that!:) We will have a little surgery, be out for a few days and back in business. Once surgery is done they will know the extent of it for sure. Surgery TBA. Radiation may needed but most likely not chemo. Some have already claimed we will have a head shaving party but that may be treacherous for some namely my hubby whose hair may not grow back. So there you have it. We will update you when we know more.

Now the real concern here is how lopsided will I be? This is a golf ball size so I'm assuming it'll make a difference. So I have decided that when you see me after the surgery you make a point to tell me how perky and even I look. That'll help.;) I'm pretty sure we should've had another baby cause after nursing 6 kids my boosies must be bored so they decided to do something radical. It's a lesson for us all. And I've just been thinking about the scar the surgery will leave. I've decided to tell people something romantic like I got gored by a bull when they see it...well I supppose people really won't see it now will they?   I'm sure to get some free dinners out of this right?! Sweet! That's always a good thing. I'll have to milk it for all it's worth....oh...no pun intended Hee-hee.

So please know that I am thrilled to have the spotlight on me whilst on stage but am a wee bit embarrased in this case. This little ditty is not quite as brutal as many women have to deal with. Let us not get all ruffled about. If you are having a hard time coping, call me and I will talk you through it. I am fortunate, blessed, lucky. Still a few unknowns but I am confident. I still got a lot of living to do. Let's get in, get out, and get on with it already. I will gladly accept any fasting and prayers. Thank you for offering. And I will gladly accept any bills over $100.:) There is talk of a fast tomorrow if anyone is in the mood. I think I will be. So...here's to breaking up the hum-drum of our daily lives and sticking a little action in there. It'll all be over and fine and we'll wonder why we sorried so. And that is the truth. I am good....rrrrreal good.

Super love your guts, and all our boosies. Love, DeLayne (a.k.a. "Leftie" :)