Well, folks, the news isn't so good...
the tumor does in fact appear to be between 4-5 centimeters and the lymph node also tested positive for cancer...this means all the lymph nodes on that side will have to be removed...as far as the tumor, there are 2 options...one is to have a complete mastectomy and then chemo and radiation...the other is to do the chemo first to try to shrink the tumor and still do a lumpectomy and radiation...i am scared of chemo, but i guess i will do what i have to do...
i am shocked at this news, i really didnt expect it...i hope i have the strength to fight this and tolerate the chemo, the doctor says that my age and general health are in my favor...
your support, prayers and encouragement are appreciated...
but, don't laugh at me when i am bald...
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Ewe_Wish
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Jul 17 @ 5:53PM
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DB- you do have the strength to go thru this........although I am sorry that you have to test that strength........I know you can do it...........You are in my thoughts and prayers........and you know where to find me if you need to talk...........
as for going bald........well it will grow back and until then you get a chance to try out those wonderful wigs with the great hairstyles that they have..........
Its going to be ok..........You are strong enough to do whatever needs to be done....... 
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manwithoutahorse
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Jul 17 @ 6:06PM
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You do have the strength. You can do whatever you need to do. And you will be even stronger for having gone through it.
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
And no laughter. You bald, will still be more attractive than me with a full head.
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Wordsofwit
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Jul 17 @ 6:27PM
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We're with you.
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NightOfOld
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Jul 17 @ 6:29PM
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Sweetheart I would hold you, hug you and kiss you even on a bald head. I Know you have the inner strength for this and much more.
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BritnBrat
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Jul 17 @ 6:34PM
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So sorry to read this. Our thoughts, prayers and warm wishes go out to you.
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CANDACECSR
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Jul 17 @ 6:40PM
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Sweety I've been through it......it's not that bad.....and there are alot of cute hats to wear!.....one plus is you'll probably have naturally curly hair when it grows back  ......one piece of advice.....never let it get you down....keep a positive attitude 
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ynot7769
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Jul 17 @ 6:49PM
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got faith in you.....keep positive is all .....the glass is half full NOT half empty 
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40yearoldvirgin
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Jul 17 @ 7:26PM
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I'm sorry to hear that you're so ill. I know two guys who had heavy-duty chemo and their hair didn't fall out.
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sugarnspice005
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Jul 17 @ 7:46PM
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You do have the strength. As for support, prayers...you already have them.
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slohand_47
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Jul 17 @ 8:20PM
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My cousin had a radical mastectomy at the age of 45..... and lived for another 36 years. Think how much better treatmet is now than it was in 1968. You'll get through this.
You havent' laughed at my bald head....... so I darn sure won't laugh at yours.
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clickedanad2
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Jul 17 @ 9:03PM
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you don't go bald
geez - you are blonde - 
my sister opted for radical - twice
she was taking no chances
wrap yourself in support
trust your gut
we're with you
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onehornytoad69
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Jul 17 @ 9:25PM
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Bless your heart!!! May God Bless ya deeply!!!
You have the Strength!!! I believe that!!!
If ya want a Real hug.. holla!!! (No Sex included!! lmao!)
Hold your head High and fight this shit!!!
You can do it!!!!!
 Alex
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southerngent64
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Jul 17 @ 9:30PM
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DB, we got your back. We'll help you win this fight!
As far as the bald thing goes, don't sweat it. You're still you, with or without hair. Remember when Demi Moore got a crew cut? I thought she looked hot! I would bet you would look good bald, too!
One of my customers has stage 2 bone cancer. Instead of chemo, he's on some kind of pill based regimen instead of chemo. If he hadn't told me he had cancer, I would have never known. He still yells at me like his normal self! Anyway, I'm not sure if this is an option for you, but it wouldn't hurt to ask your doc if something like this would work for you.
Take care of yourself. We're thinking good thoughts for ya!
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shyone_4u699
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Jul 17 @ 9:42PM
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DB, most of us here don't know you personally, but we feel your pain and anxiaty. Our thoughts and prayers go with you. Stay positive and you can do what's necessary to win the battle.
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themama
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Jul 17 @ 10:42PM
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We are with you...
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Sunshine79
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Jul 17 @ 10:46PM
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Could never laugh at you.....Your hair isn't what makes you. I will send positive thoughts your way!!
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soft_touch938
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Jul 17 @ 10:53PM
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You have the strength, it's there...you just don't know it yet. I agree fully with staying positive, thinking positive, speaking postive. I watched my sister go through this a few years ago and she's doing just fine now. You are in my prayers and we're all here when you need us.
Soft Touch
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alybai42
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Jul 17 @ 10:54PM
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My prayer's are with you...I know someone who went through what you are going through and she came out a survivor...So can you...Think positive.
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enchanted50
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Jul 17 @ 10:54PM
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No guarantees, no promises. It's all a crap shoot. And over and over we learn that we all fall in the gutter...it's the rising from the gutter that is important. Keep reminding yourself no one rescues, and god's only intervene in a way that makes sense to the story teller, so it takes 'you' to rise.
And because all the mental junk that comes with cancer affects even the battle in which you are engaged, all research suggests finding a support group, a support circle, of women experiencing similar challenge, with whom your unique story, and its unique dimensions and meanings, can be shared with people who 'get it' because they're walking beside you on the path...
And if you have family that feels it, suggest they go to a group too. All research points to the therapeutic value of support groups during one's cancer challenge.
Best of luck, best of all....
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loveableone
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Jul 18 @ 12:12AM
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I have an aunt going through exact same thing right now, so my prayers are with you as well! Big hugs!
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cottoncandydragon
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Jul 18 @ 12:36AM
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Behind you all the way.....
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geena
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Jul 18 @ 12:38AM
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MY prayers for you. You seem to be a strong woman inside so I believe you can do it. By the way.. .bald is sexy don't you know that?
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casuallylooking
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Jul 18 @ 8:01AM
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I'm sorry it's not the news you were hoping for...You have the strength to face this and to get through it!! I believe that...I also know that when my best friend was bald due to chemo from breast cancer, she was beautiful!! Noone is going to laugh unless it's you laughing at a particular scarf, hat or something because you would have normally laughed at it anyways....
My prayers and best wishes are with you all the way.....
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scotsavant
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Jul 18 @ 8:56AM
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I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
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StraddleMyNose
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Jul 18 @ 8:13PM
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Hang in there!
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DangerousCurves999
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Jul 18 @ 11:27PM
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Hey DB... thinking of you!!
BTW... There are a ton of awesome wigs made by Locks of Love.
I know I donated 2 feet of my hair to it back in 1998 and 12 inches again 2 years ago when I had it all cut off.
Have fun with it if it makes you go bald. Beauty shines from within... you will never lose that.
We love ya
DC
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asnet
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Jul 18 @ 11:28PM
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DB .... i've been laughing at you for months and i will not stop
if you grow an Afro or get bald.
With you,
DB,
not
At you.
I'm here. I will be here.
Get on with it. The sooner the better.
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redbronze
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Jul 19 @ 12:11AM
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Hugs and lots of cyber support
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SpunkyRed
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Jul 19 @ 3:54AM
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My bestest of wishes to you!!!! Be brave sweetie!!
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Tracker0523
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Jul 20 @ 4:11AM
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a friend of mine went through chemo and radiation about 6 months ago and she lost her hair....she had long blonde hair....one of the things she was told before she had the chemo and radiation was to get her haircut short and to start wearing a baseball cap....you can do the baseball cap and wig ...whichever or both that you feel comfortable with...
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luscious_bbwpa
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Jul 20 @ 9:53AM
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I had a scare here a few months back, found a lump in my breast that was like 4 centimeters and they byoptised it and it was benign thank goodness...so I deffinately know your concerns and fears hun. I didn't think i was as scared as I was but deep inside I was scareder than I thought.
My thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with you DB...be strong and Let God carry you through this...
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