Short Version: The Pathology report from the Lumpectomy came back negative for further cancer. Good News!
Long Version: Preston, Ben and I went to my follow-up visit with the surgeon. Dr. James gave us the Pathology report.
This is what it said:
Microscopic Diagnosis:
1. Sentinel Node #1: Negative for tumor
2. Sentinel Node #2: Negative for tumor
3. Biopsy Cavity, Excision:
Extensive lobular carcinoma in situ with severel FOCI less than 1mm from the inked surgical margin
Extensive atypical lobular hyperplasia with several FOCI less than 1 mm from the inked surgical margin
Sclerosing adenosis with microcalcifications
Extensive biopsy site changes
Negative for residual invasive carcinoma.
What that means (as I understand it) is they found precancerous cells, but none that are cancerous in any of the tissue they removed.
This also probably means Chemo and Radiaion therapy is advised. I now have appointments with the Oncology Dept at St Mary's in Walla Walla. I will meet with both the Chemo Doctor (Quackenbush) and the Radiation Doctor (Nigrin) on August 13th. At that time we will learn about what is in store for the months ahead.
Dr. James check the incision sites and was very pleased with how they looked. I must say they are much better looking than the first surgery!
I am going to enjoy August since I probably won't start Chemo till the end of the month. Next week we are going to see my family, (Dad, Mom, 2 sisters, 1 brother, 2 brother in laws, 1 sister in law, 4 nieces) and Preston's brother Wes, and sister in law Debbie... and hopefully more)
Thank you for your prayer and encouragement.
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2 comments:
Arlene,
This is wonderful news, although chemo and radiation don't sound pleasant. You are still in my prayers, daily. It's a good thing we have the Lord on our side, isn't it!
Love you!
Suzanne
Awesome news Arlene!
I hope your August is truly wonderful with many smiles and laughs. You're a truly radiant person! =)
Oh--and Doctor Quakenbush--what an awesome name! My friend from college has that last name--Libby. She came home with me once and went to church. It also reminds me of a book called Abarat. The main character is Candy Quakenbush. Anyways--that's a tad random ;)
God Bless,
Alaina
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