Just returned from my post-op visit where I got the very best news...Surgical margins are clean (no cancer there), the tumor measured out at 1.5cm, and the final pathology showed no cancer cells in the sentinel lymph nodes they removed. So my surgeon got it all out! Whoo hoo! Yippee!
I'm officially Stage 1 now, based on the final pathology report. The Triple Negative (TNBC) status complicates it a bit, but everything else is looking good and in my favor.
On top of all that good news, my incisions look good (healing) and I'm not experiencing the kind of numbness and tingling that can mean nerves were damaged in the harvesting of the lymph nodes. I already have almost normal range of motion in that shoulder - particularly good news since I'm still rehabing the right shoulder! A little at home exercise/therapy and it'll be good as new ;).
The surgeon did a beautiful job with my breast! Once it heals, the scar will be barely noticeable (if at all). Radiation may leave some scarring, but I'm holding the perspective that there will be little or no cosmetic damage at all.
I'm still swollen, bruised and sore - to be expected and totally manageable. Only needed 4 Vicodin throughout this whole ordeal.
Next appointment is with my medical oncologist, Wed August 17th. That's when we'll begin making plans for chemo. The week after that, back to the surgeon for a final check.
Meanwhile, I will bask in a whole week of "normal" - no treatments, no appointments ;). Sounds like the perfect time for some "feel good" activities!! I have so much to celebrate and be grateful for!
Cheers,
Lisa
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