Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Expanded

Yesterdays visit to the plastic surgeon went quick and painless. The were able to put in 120cc of saline on each side. At that rate, I should be showing soon. Dan is still praying for Dolly Parton size boobs but, he doesn't stand a chance.
I also wanted to clarify my path reports as I didn't really get it right the first time..( It's amazing how we process only so much.) The chemo affected all the cancer (both masses and the lymphs) it just didn't completely kill it. Chemo totally killing the cancer only happens in about 20% of patients. The amount of lymph nodes that were affected is still the same. I will just have to very careful on my right arm as to not trigger lymphodema (swelling). Dr. King was able to get all the cancer out with clear margins. It is important to get the radiation going as quickly as possible in order to "sterilize that area".
We are planning to start radiation by the end of the month.

8 comments:

Kath said...

Hi Sweetie,
That sounds better. I'm glad the expansion (is that the proper term???? Ha) went well. We are all behind you keepping the positive energy flowing and praying all the time for a speedy recovery. Take care and God Bless you.
Love, Kath

Anonymous said...

Good to hear! Glad you clarified that for me; I was a bit confused. Will call you later in the day. Love you, Lydia

Anonymous said...

"The Prayer of Faith"
James 5:13-16 (NIV version)

"Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is any one happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess yours sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."
AMEN!!!!
There are MANY of us "elders" praying for you. Keep the faith. Love Lydia

DawnSpeech said...

Hey Kay!
That does sound so much better, so happy to hear! Glad the expansion didn't hurt too bad, I was wondering about that part. Sounds like the radiation will definitely keep anything else away. Stay strong and positive! Had a great April Fool's joke today, all of us had to be different teachers. I was Mrs. Levay. Let me tell you, I loved it!!! Still like speech though! Talk to you soon!
Dawn

Colleen D said...

Hi Kay!
Happy to hear it didn't hurt!
Hope everything else is going good..stomach flu is still going around the school!! Guess who I was yesterday?? Nel!! I got to serve breakfast!! It was fun!
Miss ya!
Colleen D.

Aunt Mair said...

Kay, So glad to hear that you are right in linwe with the treatment schedule. I just wish the information was easaier to process. I know it causes you anxiety, I wish I could carry the wweight of that stress for you from time to time. You keep giving it hell. I love you. Mair

Anonymous said...

Kay
I've been thinking about you alot today. I'm praying the sun will pop out and bring you some sunshine. Kolby and I have enjoyed watching 2 birds build a nest in a pair of shoes in the garage. I know you love to watch the birds. Keep up your positive attitude and call anytime. Hope to see you soon. Happy Spring!
Hugs and Kisses,
Lisa

Anonymous said...

Hey Kay and Crew,
it sounds like you are doing an awesome job of keeping posative and kicking butt. that cracks me up that Dan is wishing for Dolly Parton boobs.... what a goon. i know i haven't posted in a while but I have been praying and thinking about you! i wish we were closer so i could be of help in some way aside from paryers alone. Karlie has been singing in the kids choior at church and she loves it. they just sang at the 6pm mass on palm sunday. what a hoot the kids are. I love you all! please give Dan and the kids hugs and kisses for me and Karlie and tell Dan to hug and kiss YOU for us!! Love
Kristen and Karlie