I got a call today from Dr. Anthony. He informed my that it is in fact Hodgkin's Lymphoma with lymphocytic rich cells. This is the reason my lymphnode traveled to Orlando to be tested.
This explains why there were not Reed Sternburg cells showing on the tissue samples. From what I have learned with my already countless hours of research and reading, the cells that were showing with my sample were "popcorn" like.
Today I had an echo cardiogram and a pulmonary test. These tests are done so that they are sure my body will be able to stand the chemotherapy.
After the phone call that I received from Dr. Anthony I fell apart. For the first time I was devastated for some reason after that phone call of this began to be real. Darren called my as I was hanging up with the doctor. I could barely talk. He was supportive as always and told me that this means the fight is real and it is closer. He told me that I needed to not be scared but be ready to beat this.
I got home and layed on the floor for an hour and played with Olivia. I have NEVER held this girl so tight! She has no clue as to what is going on either. I worked things out with Gabrielle's mother and we will be telling her on Friday night. This is one of my hardest things as well as facing I have to loose my hair. Gabrielle is like my OWN...she and I have become so close. I told Darren tonight that I will not be able to tell her and that he needed to be the one to tell her when we meet. She LOVES her dad so much and knows that he will keep the family safe!
PET scan in the morning! Then we can see how tough this fight is going to be! I am hoping that the cancer has not spread!
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