Lisa’s Story

Site created on March 1, 2024

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. 
Psalm 62:4-6

If anything can shake a person, it’s the word cancer. I received my diagnosis this week after an abnormal mammogram and a subsequent biopsy. It has been determined that contained within my left breast is DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ). Because this form of breast cancer generally remains within the milk ducts, I have a very good prognosis.

At this point, I am considered a Stage 0. There are, however, some caveats to that. My DCIS is a grade 3, which means it could have a greater chance of becoming invasive or reoccurring. Based upon that determination as well as my family history, I will be having a bilateral mastectomy later in the month of April.

The surgeon will be taking some sentinel lymph nodes from my left side during the surgery to be sure the cancer has indeed remained in place. If by chance it has spread, my stage would be upgraded and further treatment such as radiation and chemotherapy would be required.

The bilateral mastectomy is only the first surgery. As much as I was hoping for a one-stop shop, it just isn’t going to work out that way. I will be given time to heal and later have one or even two reconstructive surgeries when the site is deemed ready.

Those are the facts, now let me tell you the truth (thank you to a friend for that good word). Shaken? Okay, yes. But crumbling? No. My hope is in the Lord and I have more ‘knowns’ than ‘unknowns’. I know that…
..God is for me, not against me.
..He will never leave me nor forsake me.
..what the enemy has meant for evil, God has meant for good.

I’m feeling well and other than doctor’s appointments, it’s almost like business as usual for now. Although the surgery is Iooming and there is much to pray about, we’ve already seen God working in our midst. It is in Him we place our trust.

With Love,
Lisa, along with Scott, and the children Joshua, Emma and Caleb Byrom

Newest Update

Journal entry by Lisa Byrom

Yesterday and last night I slept very well. And today I couldn’t have asked for a better post-op day. As I rested in my room, our house was abuzz with yard sale activity. It brought joy to my heart having all of my family home and enjoying our annual community yard sale. What especially brought me joy was the food fundraiser my sister and Caleb teamed up on to earn money toward next week’s Move for Life. If anyone is interested in sponsoring Caleb as he supports this God-honoring pregnancy resource center, please see link below.

In terms of my post-surgery pain, I’m doing okay. I’m very mindful of my movements. That will help keep me in check, so as not to push beyond my restrictions. I’ve been thinking through my experience yesterday and I marvel at how the Lord worked everything out. I was so comforted having my breast surgeon there, knowing she jumped through hoops and made the long drive just to care for me. I am also grateful for my plastic surgeon as well as all who cared for me from start to finish. And thank you for your prayers as I have felt God’s presence at every juncture.

I will hear from my breast surgeon next week once the pathology report is back, and then we’ll go from there!


“For I will restore health to you, and I will heal your wounds, says the Lord.” (Jeremiah 30:17)


Caleb’s fundraiser to support Align Life Ministries…

https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/website/?m=6685235

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