Procedure One

Otherwise known as Radar Breast Localization also known as Magseed Implant.

In laymen terms, they insert a beacon, if you will, into my breast which gives off a signal to assist the surgeon in the mass extraction.

As far as unpleasantries, it really wasn't unpleasant at all. A lot more mammographic squeezing and squishing but what are you gonna do? Kind of like a reverse biopsy. Instead of taking something out, something is put in. Same localized anesthesia, a different kind of needle but a needle nevertheless. Okay, maybe a bit unpleasant.

But what made it pleasant is the women in the room with me. My oncologist surgeon, the radiology tech, and the nurse navigator.

The Nurse Navigator's sole focus while in the room was me. Her attention was fully on me. Keeping her hand on my shoulder, at times gently rubbing my back, while the shots were administered and needles were pressed in. Deep In. She kept me talking. Kept me looking in her direction so I wouldn't look down at the needle protruding from my right breast. Well, she had no way of knowing that I have no right side peripheral vision, thanks to the two brain tumor extractions, so even if I tried to look at it I wouldn't be able to see it.

So, now I have a radar inside of me, a beacon, when it was over they had to test it and yeah I beeped.

I felt so, so cared for and fussed over. They made me feel important.

To go through this, having this trial, having no control, my faith is increased because my Lord is exalted. He is faithful to give me the best care. Connecting me with extraordinary physicians and medical personnel.

When I was in the dressing room getting dressed I cried a little. Not about the cancer but about the amazing amount of peace, calm and love that I felt in the midst of all of this.

And through the tears I thanked God. This life trial, is unpleasant, scary, full of uncertainty, but He uplifted me through it by making this experience today.....pleasant.