Exceptionally happy news!

Pathology back-- the nodes are clear!!!! The tumor was smaller than they anticipated (yay!), and it was far enough away from the chest wall that there is a chance I won't need radiation. They are calling it stage 2. The other breast showed "pre-cancerous" cells, so it's a very good thing we did the prophylactic mastectomy on that side-- don't want to go through this surgery twice! Tomorrow I see my surgeon for a follow up, then will meet with the oncologist in the afternoon to see what her treatment recommendations are. And I imagine I'll meet with the plastic surgeon soon too--he started the reconstruction during the first surgery but there are still quite a few steps to that process.

I have felt your prayers and good thoughts through every moment of this process and will continue to be carried on that flow through the remaining steps of the journey to HEALTH! Every good thought is gratefully appreciated.

Xoxoxoxox
Kerstin