First things first, the initial reports are that my cancer has NOT spread. They're ordering an ultrasound to check out a "funny" thing on the other side of my chest, but my oncologist pretty much said he's not worried about it. I am, of course, but it seems these days I always need something to worry about.
We'll meet with my oncologist, a surgeon (actually the one who did my mastectomy), and a radiation oncologist tomorrow so they can bicker about what to do next. Surgery is a definite, likely radiation as well, but we'll see.
As Dr. O said, in the grand scheme of things, this isn't bad news. The tumor was literally on my mastectomy scar, so he agrees with our theory that it's likely leftover cells from a year and a half ago. He said local recurrance, but then practically downgraded that further to still being a tumor from the primary cancer. A fine line, I'm sure, but hey, if it makes a difference, we'll take it!
Off to the chapel...
Oh, midway through my appointment while my oncologist was on the phone to radiation, I got a text from the student I've been tutoring for the last 4 years -- he got into college!!!! I'm SO happy for him! Way to go, Kevin!
Carpe diem!! - Trela
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Trela,
Thanks for the update. You've been in my thought and prayers today and will continue to be as you finish up your appointments.
Trela...
The Hickeys are all thinking about you and will continue to pray for more "good news." My parents also send their best for you & your family.
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