I have a feeling that there's going to be lots of information to disseminate in the coming months and while I adore phone calls and emails and especially cards, it occured to me that in addition to this it might be helpful if I have a place to post updates you can check on when you don't have time to call or email.

I have invasive carcinoma in my right breast, probably lobular in origin. Found TFL (the freaking lump) late in January. Waited a month for it to go away. Saw the OBGYN, got diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. The radiology report said that there was a 95 to 100 percent chance that I have cancer. Had an ultrasound guided core needle biopsy 4/5. It went quite well and kudos to Dr. Gordon and the staff at the Women's Diagnostic Center at Cape Canaveral Hospital for a job well done. The results confirm the cancer.

Today I saw my surgeon, Dr. Korey. I have much faith in him. He patiently presented all my options and the pros and cons associated with each. At my request he scheduled an MRI for 4/13. Surgery is scheduled for 4/20 at CCH. Leaning toward a lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy. Axillary lymph node dissection will be done at that time if necessary.

I have an appointment with Dr. Richard Levine, an oncologist at the Space Coast Cancer Care Centers 4/12, and I'm planning to get a second opinion at MD Anderson in Orlando.

I feel fine! Still walking, kayaking, eating, working, in good spirits, all the usual stuff. Okay, maybe not sleeping so well. I'm soaking up positive energy like a sponge, so send some my way.