In early June 2009, Allison was diagnosed with breast cancer in her right breast. After a battery of tests, she was told she has both kinds of breast cancer, ductal carcinoma and carcinoma in situ. Hers is considered multifocal because there are 4 focal points, or areas of cancer in the breast. It is less-common to have both kinds of breast cancer. Right now, the cancer is at Stage 1. Allison found one of the lumps herself. One of the many doctors that she has seen in this whole process actually called it "divine intervention" that she found the cancer herself.
Allison will be having surgery on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Evergreen Hospital. We are beginning to build a list of those who are interested in helping out with the many things she will need during her recovery and subsequent treatment. If you would like to help out with anything, leave a comment and if there are certain things you wish to do, please specify that as well (i.e., driving Allison to appointments, driving children to activities, laundry, bringing in meals, cleaning, etc.).
Updates will be sent out via email and also posted here on this blog. Please remember Allison and her family in your prayers. Thank you for your concern and your help.
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