Donna’s Story

Site created on January 2, 2019

In December 2018 I noticed changes on my left breast and scheduled a diagnostic mammogram to see what was going on. Since my yearly mammogram was a little overdue they went ahead and performed that mammogram as well. The radiologist, Dr. Phillips, noticed a spot on the right breast that was concerning to him so we did an ultrasound and a biopsy. The results were not what I was hoping for. Invasive/Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma.  Words that I will never forget. I am just starting this journey behind many whom have already fought the fight. Having a place to share my feelings, what I am going through, treatment plans, successes and so forth will mean a great deal to me and since my brother, Darrin, utilized Caring Bridge during his battle I decided that this was the best forum to do that. Welcome to my story and thank you for joining me in this fight! Jesus has already taken this wheel and is guiding me safely through!

Newest Update

Update!!!

Journal entry by Donna Smith —

Just want to update you. MRI showed it in both breasts. Both small. My hormone receptor status is I am ER/PR positive and HER2 negative. Which means I will have a lot more medication options... it is what we wanted the hormone receptor status to be!!! There was a little bad new. My KI67 shows very rapid growth so it is nothing short of a miracle that we caught it when we did. I see the surgeon on the 23rd and hopefully my BRACA results will be back by then.

Join me in prayer please that all my genetic tests come back negative for mutations!!!

Love and blessings to all!
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