Erin’s Story

Site created on August 14, 2018

On July 23, 2018,  my wife Erin Pipkorn was diagnosed with breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma).  We were shocked at this news to say the least. The tumor was larger than most at initial diagnosis, but we were encouraged by the fact that the lymph nodes in the area of the tumor did not seem to  be affected.  Unfortunately, we later learned that the cancer had indeed spread to the lymph nodes and several areas on her spine.   Some positives to note! - Erin's liver, ovaries, lungs and brain were found to be clear of any cancer.   New drugs and therapies that are available, along with all of your thoughts and prayers, give us hope that Erin can still live a long life.  We are taking things one day at a time and trying to stay optimistic. 

I want to personally thank everyone who has offered their support and words of encouragement.  It means more than you can imagine.

Thank you for visiting.

Newest Update

Follow-up appointment after PET Scan February 25, 2020

Journal entry by Andrew Pipkorn —

We got the report on the PET scan this morning. It looked good - mostly no changes. There is a small spot on the liver they want to investigate further so they're going to do an MRI in the next month or so to check it out. The oncologist isn't too worried about it. She did an exam and said there weren't any signs from the exam that is was cancer.  Also, there was a lesion like that when Erin was initially diagnosed, but in a different spot and it was benign.
Erin felt pretty good about the appointment. The MRI is scheduled in a little over a month and I'll post an update then.
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