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I hope it goes smoothly and has a good outcome.
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Thinking about you . Laura
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They did the surgery Wednesday morning, and removed both the tumor and the sentinel node -- that is the first lymph node to which cancer cells would migrate. She didn't take any others, which means they must have looked all right to her.
I stopped taking pain medication yesterday. My doctor did a very good job in keeping the incisions small, with minimal damage. The actual tumor scar is about an inch long.
We are waiting for a pathology report on the lymph node, and will find out the results on the 4th. If the node is clean, then all I have to worry about is the radiation to the actual tumor site.
Chuck and I are keeping our fingers crossed that it will turn out well.
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Hi Nan,
Thanks for sharing the good news with us. May the lymph node prove clean.
Joy, Lynn
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Hi Nan
It's sounding very good and positive at the moment. They took two nodes from my mum - but both turned out to be clear, and had to do the tumour surgery twice as they didn't quite get it all the first time.
Still praying and thinking of you.
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Wonderful news! Thanks for keeping us posted and so glad things are going well. Continuing to think positive Laura
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I'm glad to hear that the surgery went well. I wish a speedy recovery.
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Please let us know how you are doing. So glad the surgery was a success!
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Glad to hear things went well. Am praying that they continue to do so.
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I had my follow up appointment with Dr. Canavan today, and the news is good.
The lab reports that the edges of the tumor are clear of cancer cells, so they got it all. The sentinel node was clear, so it hasn't spread.
It was 2.2 cm, not 1.8, so technically it was a stage two tumor, but only because of the size. It hasn't gotten into the lymph nodes.
I will have to do 5 days of radiation therapy next week, probably, as there is only a small window of time for that. They are also doing a genetic analysis of the growth to see if it is the type to recur in 10 years or so. If it is I'll have to undergo chemo. Hopefully it will be negative. I really don't want to lose my hair, but if I do, that's life. It will grow back.
All in all, it's a good report.
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Hi Nan,
Thanks for continuing to share with us, and mazel tov that the news so far is good. May it continue to be so.
It sounds like next week will be rough, but may there be smooth sailing after that.
Joy, Lynn
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It sounds like things are going well, Nan. Thinking about you--and please let us know how you are! Laura
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So glad to hear the continuing good news! Wishing you a speedy and easy week with the radiation!
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Good luck with your continuing treatment. I'm glad you've gotten some good news!
VirginiaR. "On the long road, take small steps." -- Jor-el, "The Foundling" --- "clearly there is a lack of understanding between those two... he speaks Lunkheadanian and she Stubbornanian" -- chelo.
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Thanks for sharing the good news. We wish you a speedy recovery and we'll continue praying.
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So glad the reports were positive! The next week will be long, but it shall soon be over!!!
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Just an update. This morning I had the third radiation treatment. I will be going in for the 4th this afternoon.
There are three more days to go after today, with two treatments every day. The last will be Tuesday.
It is called the SAVI treatment, for anyone interested, and is the alternative to the month long treatment of the entire breast that left burns and a lot of discomfort. This one applies radiation only to the inside of the cavity where they took out the tumor.
Dr. Savnani, the oncologist, told me that the chances are that I am already cured, but this is the insurance policy for preventing the thing from recurring. It's inconvenient with this appliance surgically implanted in my breast, but I think it is worth it, and it comes out on Tuesday. All I have to do is get through the next few days.
Nan
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Hi Nan! This is great news and hopefully everything will continue to the best possible outcome! Michael
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It sounds like things are continuing to go well. So happy to hear that! I'll be thinking about you over the next few days Laura
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Great news, Nan! I sincerely hope the next few days pass swiftly and easily for you.
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