From the beginning

So by the calendar, here’s how this all started:

Oct. 25 — my annual mammogram

Oct. 30 — During my annual exam, Dr. Kim Heller, my primary care doctor, asked me if I’d received a notice from Stric that I’d had an abnormal mammogram

Nov. 8 — I had a diagnostic mammogram and an ultrasound. The radiologist told me I had an “architectural distortion” in my left breast and he recommended a biopsy to determine what it was. An appointment was scheduled for Nov. 22

November 21 — Stric called to say the machine was broken and my appointment was rescheduled.

December 6 — I had the biopsy.

December 10 — The biopsy report: Invasive carcinoma of no special type, grade 2. Malignant and concordant. After speaking with Dr. Heller, I learned it is triple negative.

December 16 — Appointment with surgeon.