Donna’s Story

Site created on November 14, 2019

My first diagnosis of  Estrogen Positive, Lobular , Breast Cancer occurred  almost exactly 9 years ago.  In June, 2019 my blood work revealed that my cancer tumor markers (CEA) were elevated.  3 months later my CEA levels were even higher.    On  October 23rd I had a colonoscopy that revealed some strange bumps.  The biopsy indicated the presence of cancer.  In a very strange twist, the metastatic cancer that is in my colon is not Estrogen Positive as would be expected but rather Triple Negative (estrogen, progesterone, and her2).  Over a year ago my daughter Lilian labeled me a Badass Power Mom and I am ready to fight!

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Journal entry by Donna Race Aravanis

I am feeling a little better today.  On a scale of 1-10, 1 being great and 10 being horrible, I am somewhere in the middle around 6.  If I continue to feel like this or hopefully a little better, I should feel up to going to Shen Yun tomorrow.  So many people want me to have this lovely experience that in addition to wanting to go, I don't want anyone to be let down if I am too unwell to attend.  This is after all, my birthday present.  I am continuing to pray for God's will to be done and as ever, for the strength to endure whatever comes.  I feel like Peter walking to Jesus across the water and crying out "Lord save me!" whenever I feel I'm beginning to sink.

Bill is off biking with a group in a beautiful setting along a river leading to a dam.  In the description of the ride it tells to bring something to feed the free range horses they will encounter so in addition to his own snacks he took a bag of baby carrots.  I'm looking forward to hearing about his adventure. While he is off biking I am doing my best to eat as much protein as possible and taking naps with my cat to rest up for tomorrow.  Hope you are all having a great weekend.

Love to all, 
Donna
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