Good News

I'm doing fine.  I'm quite surprised how well I'm doing and I had high expectations for my recovery.  I had surgery on Wednesday, Nov. 3 and by the following Monday I was feeling quite well, even my energy level was fairly high. I only have one tube left...will probably have that removed on Tuesday when I see the doctor.   (It was removed on Nov. 24th).

I'm very pleased with my reconstruction.  Except for the bruises, it's looks pretty darn good.  I won't need a second surgery because of the new type of surgery my doctor used (Alloderm).  I like being able to look down and look the same.  I expect in a year or so, I'll forget that I even had it done.

Now the really good news:  My pathology report came back with very good news.  The first cancer was removed intact with more than enough tissue for a very clear margin.  The second tumor was non-invasive, which means that the cancer was within the duct (in situ,no spread into nearby tissue).  My tumors were both within the size to classify the cancer as Stage 1.  The lymph node (they only had to take out one) was negative.

So, no chemo, no radiation.  Most likely a pill to prohibit my body from producing estrogen (my tumor was estrogen positive).  I'll meet with an oncologist in a couple of weeks.

As you can imagine, I'm one happy camper!

Post Surgery

I'm doing quite well now.  That second day in the hospital was a real downer...glad it's over and I'm recovering a little (actually a lot) each day.  It feels so good to be home.

Neighbors and friends have been extremely generous with providing us with delicious, healthy food and beautiful flowers.  I'm blessed by my whole experience.  Thanks for all the beautiful cards, loving thoughts, prayers and positive energy. They've helped to boost my spirit and heal my body.