i just came back from my post-op appointment with dr. haun. and all the good news was confirmed.
healing very well.
no malignant cells in the lymph node.
well-defined margins.
officially classified as grade 1.
estrogen-progesterone receptor positive - which, remember, is a good positive.
with all of this good news definite, dr. haun cautiously said that she doesn't think i'll need radiation. she cautiously said it looked like i might not even need chemo...BUT that i should wait for my appointment with dr. azar (oncologist) for final determination. (oncology appointment is set for monday august 13th.)
she said i can even use deodorant and shave now! thank god! i was beginning to feel like a mountain man.
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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8 comments:
Meghan,
All EXCELLENT news. Really realy great!! We are still here, rooting for you and wishing you a speedy recovery. And somehow when I think of you, mountain man does not come to mind, rest assured :)
Lots of love
erica
Such wonderful news, lovey! Not long to the next hurdle, and so good to know you'll meet the oncologist smelling and looking good. Huge love.
Susan
I for one am very pleased regarding the deodorant/shaving break through. Because I am planning on spending my weekend in Denver nestled right in your arm pit. And, as I am rather finicky, I am so glad to know that it will be smooth and fresh smelling.
I'm jumping out of my chair with excitement over the good news!
We're here cheering for you and continuing to send all of our love and positive energy your way.
Hoping that this hurdle just made getting to the other side of this ordeal a little easier.
Love ya!
Janet
Hooray for you, Meghan! what wonderful news to read - and I can almost hear the lilt in your voice!
Continue to take such good care - love to your Mum...
A few-times-removed Cousin Linda
p.s. has Bruce sent those Hermits to you yet?
oh hooooray, hooray, hooray.
what more can i say.
love you freakie,
xo, h.
yay, yay. sounds good. you're just racing back to recovery!
love you,
v
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