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The second surgery to remove the remain cancerous tissue is set for Tuesday, March 1. Dr. Dietz explained that the surgery is necessary in order to remove an area of tissue where some new cancer cells were starting to grow. Why didn't they get it out the first time? Because of my age, the breast tissue is very dense, which makes it very difficult to find the cancerous cells. A second surgery is not an uncommon procedure for woman my age. I'd take this surgery over another lymph node dissection any day!
I am praying that the cancer cells will cease growing and that all of the cancerous tissue will be completely removed. I am overjoyed to know that there is no cancer in the lymph nodes. Thank you, Jesus!
I am very happy to say that the incisions are healing up quite well and my arm is almost up to full strength (still not picking up the big stuff. Greg is now the laundry basket carrier!) I have low level pain, which I can pretty much ignore (unless I overuse the area.) Kind of bummed that I have to almost start all over again with the pain thing.
Another good thing is that I have an appointment with an oncologist. His name is Dr. Michael Naughton. Like Dr. Dietz, he teaches at Wash U Med School. I am looking forward to working with him in killing my cancer! :) I have heard from an outside source, that he is an excellent oncologist.
Peace and love to you, Alicia
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