Drain is OUT!!! That has been such a focus that I almost forgot about the other questions to be answered today - here goes: The cancer was stage 1 (Yippee). The more official test of the lymph node showed no cancer (Yippee).
I will meet with an oncologist next week to discuss the next treatment. Dr. Cole said they want the area to heal for 4 weeks before they begin radiation, so I won't begin that treatment until after Christmas.
Two interesting things: There were actually two lumps of cancer, not one. They were close together, but separated by normal cells. Also, the lump was very close to the skin so the surgeon is not positive that he took enough margin (flesh around the lump). To take more means to take skin. He will discuss this with an oncologist and let me know if there is more to do.....I hope I won't need another drain!!!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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hooray!! Glad the drain is out out out. FABULOUS news! You will continue to be in thoughts and prayers. See ya in a few days,, thankfully we won't be singing in the rain.... love ya! Debee
ReplyDeleteThat is great news!! What a relief all the way around. Have a fabulous holiday!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I even feel the relief for you! So glad its out! I am glad that you don't have to think about radiation until after Christmas. Now its time to celebrate Christmas and focus on the love you are surrounded by. You have an awesome family and a great group of friends too! Still remembering you in my prayers. Love you, Christy
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! I'm so happy for you! Come tell me all about it! I want to hear every last detail!
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I am very glad to hear all the good news....I am so happy that you got that drain out. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy your holidays pain free and very comfortably.
ReplyDeletehugs to you!
karyl
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ReplyDeleteYee ha! It's gone!!! Am rejoicing with you, the fam and all your buds that the results are promising. On a positive note, even if they remove skin, I don't think that needs a drain. Some may think this a silly comment, but I know HOW MUCH you despised that darn thing. How's your energy level? I'm hoping that you now are on VACATION and can rest a little? XO Sus