Can't believe it's been so long since I posted. My bad... I've had many topics floating around in my head, but haven't pinned down what needs commenting and what is just something for me to ponder.
But, I can say with jubilation that on Friday, August 21st I had what should be my final chemo treatment! Not only was it my last chemo, but I got tests done to determine surgery options, my heart function, and whether or not the cancer was still contained to my breast.
Firstly, Praise and Thanks to God the tumor has shrunk! It's now at 6mm and we are hopeful that with this last round of chemo it will be completely annihilated. Also, my Echocardiogram showed very little impact on my heart function and my MRI report stated that there seems to be no lymph node involvement and it appears that the cancer hasn't spread. All awesome news!
So what else is up?
Well, for starters my surgery has been scheduled for Weds. Sept 23rd. After much prayer and discussion I will be having a lumpectomy. During my procedure they will also be taking a couple of my lymph nodes to test in order to be certain there wasn't any involvement. Risk of lymphedema is small, about 7%, so I'm praying that I won't get that after surgery.
Radiation will begin about a month later and will last for 5 weeks, 5 days a week or 25 treatments. I will be staying at CTCA for the duration of treatment. Hopefully, after the first week of December I will be completely done with radiation and coming home for the holidays.
We feel at peace with what's to come, most days, and pray against doubt when it occurs.
