Once again, we have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Emily is officially cancer free, her lymph nodes were clear and the margins (extra tissue they removed that surrounded the tumor) were also clear! The cancer is gone from her body and she is done with surgery. Hallelujah!
Here are the details of the pathology report for those who are interested. She was in stage 2A of Invasive Ductile Cell Carcinoma and it was a very aggressive tumor. She caught it early enough and got it out before it could cause any damage. This particular type of cancer has a 95% survival rate so, as cancers go, it was a pretty good one to get.
Now she has to see some more doctors - shocking, huh? They are scheduling her to see a radiation oncologist and a medical oncologist and they are the ones who decide on whether or not she needs Chemo. Her surgeon thinks they will probably recommend it because she is so young and it would be pretty effective in keeping cancer from returning. Radiation will start sometime mid-December and last approximately 6 weeks. This is all we know at this time and as soon as there is more info, we will post it!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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11 comments:
Wow! Yipee! We are tickled to hear good news. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Emily.
Love to you from Patty and Mike.
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
That is really fantastic news. Thanks for posting. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
High five, Em!
I can't imagine a happier Thanksgiving.
Great news!
Thanks for the update!
Amen!
Renee
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Praize the Lord! You did it! Just like me you were twice blessed! We hope that the other Drs agree. It pays to act fast.
Emily...our family is so excited
and are thanking God for this miracle. We are all so thankful
for His constant love and faithfulness in our lives. We love
you!
Thank you Lisa for keeping us "abreast."
Lisa and Julie
That's wonderful news Em. Definitely lots to be thankful for and hopefully the next round of apts will go just as well.
Great news! Definitely full of thanksgiving during the Thanksgiving holiday! I will continue to lift you up in prayer. Hugs and squeezes!!
I knew you would kick its ass!! You'll be wearing the blue and gold cheerleading uniform before you know it!!!
Donnie
Congrats, Emily--way to weather the storm!
Happy Holidays!
Mindy
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