The journey begins...

Tamee was diagnosed on Monday (10/7) when she went to see a skin doctor for a sore on her breast that had not healed over several months. When the skin doctor saw it, he said it was likely cancer and referred her immediately to a specialist. The type of cancer on the surface of the breast – called Paget’s Disease – is rare and is almost always accompanied with a cancerous tumor inside the breast. Tamee saw the specialist the following day. He confirmed that it was almost certainly Paget’s Disease and performed an ultrasound that discovered the tumor. He took samples of the tumor and a spot in her lymph nodes that he was concerned about. On Thursday, he received the pathology report that confirmed that both the tumor and the spot in the lymph node were cancerous. Obviously, that is difficult news to hear. However, the doctor expressed confidence that the cancer could be effectively treated with chemotherapy and surgery.    

So, at this point, we are putting our trust in the Lord. Ever since that initial appointment with the specialist where he discovered the tumor, we have felt a strong sense of peace. So, we will move forward with confidence that Tamee will have to strength to meet the challenge and that all things will be for our good. Right now, Tamee feels fine. So, we are just enjoying time as a family. Next week she will have an MRI and meet with an oncologist. As more information becomes available, we will update the blog.          ----Thanks, Keith


This is Paula---Tamee's sister.  Tamee and her family need some privacy at this time and ask that rather than calling or dropping by, you leave words of encouragement and support on this blog as well as using it as a source of information and updates on her progress toward recovery, so that they can have time as a family to spend with their children and each other.  Thanks so much for your cooperation and understanding.