I just received my pathology report from my mastectomy. Dr. Winchester (my brilliant oncology surgeon) sent us the report and explained to me that they found everything that they expected - which is very good! We already knew there were two tumors in my right breast (one was 4.1 cm and the other 2 cm) plus one lymph node. Those were found and successfully removed. He took a cluster of 14 lymph nodes and there was only one additional node with metastaticized (sp) cancer. Yeah! Dr. Winchester said it could have been so much worse. After review by his a committee of colleagues, they determined that I do not require radiation. Big yeah! I'm going to share the report with my local oncologist, Dr. Tsarwhas and my oncologist at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Dr. Theriault, to see if they agree.
We are ecstatic! Makes my pain a little more tolerable. :)
Well - I'm off to take a nap. I'm exhausted!
Love to all,
Jana
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Wow! What great news!! Jana, we're so thankful for the positive results, and will continue to keep you and your family in our daily prayers. Please know how much we wish we were closer to help out with meals or playdates. You're blessed to have such a wonderful network of family and friends. All our love and best wishes. The Morrill Family (Atlanta, GA)
ReplyDeleteJana and PJ - Phil B. just alerted me to your diagnosis and treatment today. Wow. I was so sorry to hear the news but am grateful that you are receiving great care and have lots of support. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are an exceptionally strong woman, Jana, and you have an amazing husband and beautiful daughter who will surely give you added strength. Take care as you continue to heal. Will look forward to hearing more good news very soon.
ReplyDeleteFondly, Christine Zrinsky