We met with the surgeon this morning. We got some good and not so good news. The tumor in the breast shrunk down to 2.5 cm (originally over 7) and the surgeon was able to get clear margins (the tumor and enough around it). That’s the good news.
The not so good news is that 2 out of the 3 lymph nodes that were removed during surgery had cancer cells. The surgeon is waiting to talk to the Oncologist (hopefully today) to discuss either surgery or just radiation for other lymph nodes that are nearby the ones taken out.
The surgeon also drained a bunch of fluid from my arm pit which was swollen. It would have gone down on it’s own in a few weeks, but I opted to just have it drained since it was bothering me. She also gave me a prescription for a muscle relaxer to help me sleep and another prescription for anxiety, should I need it.
Drain #1 is still with me, but has slowed down quite a bit and hopefully will come out in the next day or two. 🙂
This week, I’ll go in to have the drain removed and then on Friday, we meet with the Oncologist to talk about what comes next.
It’s not the news we were hoping for but at least we know. It’s still all part of God’s plan for my life, even though it’s not an easy path. Trusting in Him and praying for His will and for our peace as we accept it.
No, that’s not the report we were praying for, but it wasn’t a surprise to the Great Physician. We will keep praying. I keep thinking of the song “Trust His Heart”…
Oh I love that song. Thank you for mentioning it. 🙂
I’m so sorry that the nodes were positive 🙁 and I know that it makes the “fight” you’re in so much more real and seems to stretch on. I am praying for peace and rest as you wait on Him and as you look to Friday to discuss the best path for you with your oncologist. The Lord has just the plan for you…don’t lose heart, port sister ♥ Is. 40:28-31 Those who wait upon the Lord…
You wanted better news for yourself and for those you love, and the Lord had news you cannot change…rest in His ability to work through this bad news in both your heart and the hearts of those you love. And, as my cousin told me once…don’t forget to breathe (sometimes that’s all you can do).
Sending more virtual hugs…praying others will continue to step into tasks you can’t take on right now…and demonstrate God’s love to you and your family right now ♥
Thank you sister. 🙂
Continually praying…just remember any and every thing that comes into your life has to pass through God’s fingers first. Love and prayers, Bonnie
Thanks Bonnie. 🙂
Sorry that the news was not all positive. A bag of mixed blessings. One that there is improvement and the other is that of hope! Hope that the Lord still carries you because He knows your situation intimately and also that there are treatments that can continue to provide positive results and healing!
Our prayers continue for you, Tom and the girls.
Praying too for peace and rest in the midst of much decision making.
Lisa
Yes, mixed blessing. Thanks for praying!
Well, that’s “less than wonderful,” isn’t it? I’m sorry, Jennifer, that this is continuing down a longer path than you (and all of us) had hoped, but I bet they would have wanted to do further treatment anyway, to prevent recurrence. We certainly don’t want that. So in a sense, you’re ahead of the game. I know it doesn’t make this any easier, but at least it’s not chemo, right? We will be praying that God will lead your doctors to the VERY BEST decisions, and that you will be able to trust HIM through this. We love you, Jennifer!
Yes! It’s not chemo! 😉
God is able to do more that we can ask or think! He will hold you in the hollow of His hands! We love you and pray for you! Be encouraged by the prayers everyone is lifting up for you!
Thanks Peggy.
Oh sweetie, that’s not what we wanted but I know our Father has a different plan. Praying for peace in Him tonight and know that you have an army of prayer warriors covering you I love you friend
Thanks for praying with us Amanda!
Praying for all❣
Prov.3:5-6
Thanks Tammy. 🙂
Continuing to pray for you.
Thanks Bobbie!
Stay strong. Stand firm. Hugs
Thanks Nicole. Hugs back! 🙂
So sorry Jennifer for this ‘not so good’ news. My heart goes out to you and all your sweet family. God has used you mightily thus far and I know He will continue on whatever path He takes you. You are such a wonderful encourager to others and I don’t know if you realize how lovingly He is using you to help others. My prayers continue as I hold you in my heart. Love and hugs, Patti & family
Thank you for the encouragement Patti. 🙂
Hi Jennifer, I am a friend of Glen and Nancy Henderson. I am a 13 year survivor of stage four breast cancer. I had a bilateral mastectomy and lymph nodes removed. I know the fear, sadness and discouragement you feel as the pathology reports were not what you wanted. Try to just deal with each day and depend on Him for the grace, peace and comfort that He will provide. He will provide exactly what you need for each day. He will hold you tight and be with through every circumstance. I will continue to pray for complete healing for you. He used my cancer to draw me closer to Him and make me a stronger Christian. I pray the same for you. Rest in His love, peace and comfort. You will look back on this experience and much like child birth you won’t remember all the pain. Stay strong and lean on Him. He is our rock and our strength and He loves you very much. I am sending you my love and prayers. Iris Katz
Thank you so much for sharing and for the encouragement Iris!