The cancer has NOT spread! It is confined to the lump and surrounding tissue. The doctors also said that the lump has shrunk in the weeks since she was diagnosed!
So, moving on to the future....
Emily will be scheduling surgery in mid November (probably the 15th but that isn't confirmed yet) to have a lumpectomy. The doctors will be checking 2-4 of the closest lymph nodes and if they are OK, she is done with surgery and can move on to radiation. They give her 4 weeks to heal from surgery, then radiation is done every day for 6 weeks. The only catch is if they find something wrong with the lymph nodes, she will have to have another surgery to remove more of them. If they do find something in the nodes, she may still have to have chemotherapy. If the nodes are clean, she is done after the radiation.
This is all I know right now. If there are more pertinent details, I will update again soon. Thank you all again for your prayers and encouragement. We are the happiest family in the world right now!!!
10 comments:
This is the best news ever!!!! I've been back and forth to the blog all day hoping and praying for these results. I can't wait to see you tomorrow Emily!
This is GREAT news! We love you, Emily, and are sooooo glad for these results!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Holly & Cameron
We can't begin tell you how relieved we are with this good news! Sending you loads of love,Patty and Mike
This is great news. You must be feeling such relief!!!! Hang in there, Emily. You are such a cutie! We will continue to pull for you and keep you in our thoughts! GOOOO EMMMMILYYYYYY!!!! xoxoxoxox
Liz and Steve
I am so thankful for this blog and the updates but most thankful for the news! Our prayers have been heard!
Big Hugs from Wisconsin Emily!
My dear Emily...it about broke my heart to hear your news. I am so happy the tests have been so good. I will definitely keep you in my prayers.
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7
Love and hugs,
Teresa
This is great news Em. I hope you're hanging in there okay. Sending you lots of love and support.
Kelly
Great news, Emily! We are keeping you close in our thoughts. Love Sue & Herb
Yeah! Rich says Emily wins the boobie prize! We'll continue to pray for your health. Rich also says he's glad you nipped it in the bud!...have you already heard all these?
~Branden
Great news Emily. I have a friend who had the same procedure and she has done very well. We will be thinking of you!
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