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Marking the day, since I have no idea how this will affect me. I start chemo tomorrow. I am placing my dear son into a care situation away from me since I have no doubt I won't be able to care for him while I am sick. There is no history of breast cancer in my family, so this was out of the blue and unexpected.

Today I contemplate those perfect soft mounds of flesh
the pillows upon my chest

For one has sent me on a quest
a lump you see that has paused my rest

We did the 3d mammogram
followed immediately by an ultrasound

And now its biopsy day tomorrow
and my matched set will be scarred I fear

The progression of this process has been slow
quite the test

messed up appointments
and a road closure due to fire no less

And it's taken 2 months to get here
and so the moment of truth is near

What exactly does it mean?
Will it be removed 

Stay tuned   - Artimus 10/8/2023 (C) Susan Manley

Actually it's intense chemo for me, followed by surgery, and later radiation you see. My future includes loss of all hair, and a lot of not fun.

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Sotto Poet

Date: 10/22/2023 1:12:00 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your chemotherapy and illness procedures, Dear Susa. My thoughts, prayers, and support are with you. You must be suffering throughout this painful procedure. I am thinking of you and your family in this struggle. May you always be strong and resilient.

Susan Mills

Date: 10/22/2023 10:40:00 AM

Sympathy to you! You have a lot to go through. I know it must be very not fun to you. Good luck to you and your family.