I turned 40 this year. This meant I was ready for routine mammograms. So, at the end of September I had one. A week later, I was asked to go back in for an ultrasound to get a closer look at 2 spots, JUST TO BE SAFE. During the ultrasound the doctor told me "it just doesn't meet all of the benign criteria, so I'd like to have it biopsied, JUST TO BE SAFE". I had my biopsy and made an appointment with my OBGYN for results a week later. On October 17th, 2017 I woke up, ran 6 miles, showered and went to see my doctor so that she could tell me "everything looks good, see you next year".
Instead, I was told I had breast cancer. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, grade 3 and negative for progesterone and estrogen receptors, to be exact. Coincidentally, it happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I have an appointment on Monday October 23rd, 2017 at MD Anderson in the Medical Center to confirm diagnosis and speak to several Oncologists.
A few days into this mess and I've already learned that Cancer brings many GOOD things.
LOVE. I feel so loved. An overwhelming amount of love from the best family and friends in the universe.
GRATITUDE. Grateful this happened to me and not any of my loved ones. Grateful that my mom, dad and in-laws live so close to us. The support that they will be able to provide Joe and our boys will be something I will never be able to repay. Grateful that I live in Houston, close to MD Anderson, one of the leading hospitals in the world for cancer research. Most importantly, grateful for the man that I married, our 2 little boys and our perfect little life. I hate so much that I'm taking them down this road, but together we will get through it.
PERSPECTIVE. Suddenly, I was reminded of what truly (TRULY) matters in life.
So, thank you Cancer but you can go now.
I'm starting this blog so that I can document this for myself but also opening it up to others that want to know more details, like my family in Peru. I'll update after the appointment tomorrow. 😘
-Urs
PS/. The boys don't know yet. We are hoping to keep them protected until we know more information.
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I love you sooo much mi amor! And as your Mami I say:”why not me!!?? I am old and have lived a full live!! But God will get you through this! We have to put your life in his hands and He will do the rest! Don’t ever loose Faith! We are by your side all the way! And will conquered this battle!!
Te quiero tanto mi amor !!!🙏🏼❤️😘
I love you my beautiful Jablin!!!
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You are going to kick this in the butt! I love you and you know I am here every step of the way. Xoxo
Amor lejos físicamente pero más cerca que nunca contigo mi amor.
Te quiero muchísimo❤
Desde ya agradecida que está batalla la ganas!
Rosi
LYLAS! You are one amazing and strong person and I am so proud to call you my friend. Big hugs to you and your family. Anything you need, I'm here! :)
Ursu, te quiero mucho y estamos contigo en todo momento, haciendo fuerza por ti. Mucha Fe y mucho amor!
Tu saldrás adelante!
Hi beautiful sis!!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚KEEP SHINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!😘💓💕🐒😍
Hola mi prima hermosa 🤗
Te mando un abrazo muy fuerte y un beso muy grande con todo mi amor ❤️ Te felicito por tu valentía en la lucha, no esperaba menos de ti carajo !!! 💪🏼🌟
Estamos contigo, aunque estemos lejos físicamente. Te tengo muy cerca, en mi corazon ❤️
Toda la energía positiva del mundo, todo mi amor y mis oraciones están contigo 🙏🏼 ✨❤️
Te Adoro con toda mi alma prima preciosa !! ❤️
Gracias por hacer el blog, me parece genial, no dejas de sorprenderme eres lo máximo !!✨
Wow. Very sad to read this but even more impressed to see how you're handling it. It's your type of attitude that carries all of us through truly tough times. There must have been something in the water on Summer Crest Circle. You're a tough breed Urs. I have a lot of respect and love for you. My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family. This too shall pass.
Girl!!! i love YOU and I love your spirit. I never doubted that you would have an attitude that would bring hope to yourself and the people you love. You are a wonderful example of how faith can affect perspective. Dude, girlfriend, you effing rock!!! I am SO proud you consider me a friend!!!! HUGE HUGS being sent to yall!!!!!
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