Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Official Diagnosis


The news from there was all good.  The tumor ended up being 1.5 cm and lobular (originating in the lobe, not the milk duct).  80% of breast cancer is ductal—I always did like to be different!  The surgeon was able to completely remove the tumor, lymph nodes were clear, and the tumor’s hormone test was positive.  I had just been given the best Christmas present I could ask for.  It was time to recover, and do the painful exercises necessary to regain full motion of my arm.  Another teachable moment for my children:  do what is necessary, even if it hurts.  Plus, it might just be fun to watch mommy sweat!

"Things turn out the best for people who make the best of the way things turn out."

John Wooden

 

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