Eliana’s Story

Site created on February 17, 2020

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It all started with a routine mammogram, so get your ladies checked annually!  Then an ultrasound, then a biopsy, on December 23rd, 2019  we heard the cancer word for the first time.  Lumpectomy on January 13, 2020.  January 17th 2020 confirmed stage 1 Invasive and Ductal Carcinoma In Situ in right breast, and margins not clear.  Difficult decision to go for a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, node biopsy.  Done, February 26th, 2020.  Still not clear margins, but clear nodes (NO CHEMO!) cancer too close to the skin, need skin from another body part.  Still TBD on next surgery, the story continues.... 

Newest Update

Journal entry by Eliana Sumruld

We received the pathology report, in person, at the hospital yesterday from a Dr from Dr Lim's office, confirming what we found out on Monday. I am officially cancer free!  I am still processing this as it's been months of it weighing on our mind.  Not to mention recovering from Monday's surgery is till a long road. I still feel like a truck ran over me and I have the scars and bruises to prove it..We got home late last night, that drive from the hospital home is always a killer. But we've finally turned the corner and see the light!!! 

It's difficult to put into words what the last 6 months have done to me, and I know as time goes by as our minds and bodies continue healing, I was lucky enough to not have to do chemo or radiation (early detection girls is what can help drive this!). My rock, Mike, has been key to helping me get through it, without his constant support, and calming me down when I couldn't take it anymore made all the difference.  I am lucky to have my family and friends to support me through all this, not everyone is that lucky, for which I am so grateful for each and every one of you. The texts and phone calls, and gifts I have received are overwhelming and bring tears to my eyes. I love all of you!!

FU cancer I WIN!!
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