So, yesterday Dr Smith went in and took out the tumor. He performed the sentinel node biopsy and removed 3 'gatekeeper' nodes as well as a 4th suspiciously palpable one. He then performed the lumpectomy removing the tumor and a good margin of surrounding tissue. Early pathology reports showed the nodes to be clear. But now there is 48 wait for the final pathology reports and the staging. I'll spare you the details of the burning radioactive isotope injections and just say that the surgery went well and I woke up smoothly.
Today was spent in bed with pain meds and an ice pack. Creed saw my scars and bruising and said "Mom has 2 owies!" I'll say...
Fingers and toes remain crossed for clear pathology reports for tomorrow.
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Everything crossed. mb
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