I spoke today with the doctor who did my core needle biopsy. The diagnosis is fibrosis, which is benign. I am so very, very thankful.
I have to go back in six months and get this followed up.
This experience has totally broadened my view. There’s a bigger place in my heart for those dealing with breast cancer.
One of my goals now is to be consistent in walking daily. I try to exercise, but I know I don’t exercise daily like I should. Exercise such as walking has been shown in studies to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
When I came home from work tonight, we celebrated my second son’s 17th birthday. 
Isn’t his cake beautiful?
There were special words — just for Joe — written all over the cake!
It sure was good with vanilla and chocolate ice cream! Believe me, I am still watching my diet and trying to be careful regarding what I eat, but one splurge to celebrate the birth 17 years ago of a spectacular son surely couldn’t hurt anything! Right?
Thank you so much to everyone who’s been supporting me and thinking of me and praying for me while I waited.
Lynn 
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Wonderful news! Yay!
Lynn, Lynn! I am squeezing you tight and exhaling with you! It is indeed wonderful news.
You realize we don’t really know each other…infact, I know you don’t even know what I look like… but, yesterday during homeschool co-op, I was thinking of you and wondering if you had heard from your doctor? I was wishing you had a phone number so I could call…right then and there!! I came home and checked your blog. Nothing.
What a great start for my Saturday…when I clicked on you blog today!
I’ve felt that same bittersweet relief… somehow I was/am relieved with my results…but a certain saddness fell over me thinking of all the others who weren’t. It is eye opening and we need to extend that love and understanding…like what was given to us! I know you will.
The cake is beautiful. And, because of your day…I’m sure it was the best cake you’ve ever tasted.
Keep smiling and keep blogging!
Your friend, Michele/ivy
Emily, thank you so much!
Michele, I know! I feel like I know you though. If I’m ever up your way, or you’re ever down my way, we’ll have to get together!
Thank you so much for caring,
Lynn
Rejoicing with you Lynn! This is great news!!
Heather W
Heather, thank you!! I am very happy.
Lynn