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I do NOT have to have chemotherapy!
Today I met my oncologist for the first time and he is NOT recommending chemo in my case. Because of the biopsy report (22 negative nodes out of 22), he is confident my cute surgeon was able to remove all the cancer before it could pack its nasty little bags and go traveling!
Of course, my oncologist is going to monitor me closely for the next 5 years, but if I don't have a recurrence by then I'll be pronounced cured.
I am thrilled. When I called my mom (who is a breast cancer survivor herself--10 years now) she was ecstatic (though she had already picked out a wig for me. Fashion is how she copes). My DH is so excited that his life sentence with me has been extended, he may actually let me out of cooking for a while longer. At least until my incision heals.
Thank you all who have prayed for me or sent healing thoughts my way. I appreciate you all more than I can say. And for someone who wordsmiths all day, that's saying something. Bless you all.
And bless God.
21 comments:
That is such wonderful news Emily! I'm so happy for you and the best of lucky with keeping cancer from coming back with its "nasty little bags and go traveling" where they shouldn't.
Oh, Emily! That's wonderful! I'm so happy for you.
Yay, Emily! That's wonderful news!
Thanks, Phoebe, LuAnn and Kelli.
I'm beyond thrilled! All I have to do is heal up from the surgery and I'll be good to go.
And as an added bonuse, I get to worry about retirement again!
I'm celebrating with you, Emily.
But I'm sure you would have looked great bald, too.
Congrats on the wonderful news.
CC
wahoo!!!
Emily, that is wonderful, wonderful news! YAY! What a great way to start out the New Year!
Wishing you nothing but good news and much success in 2009!
I'm so thrilled for you. Congratulations!
Congrats to you on your wonderful news! I'm so glad to hear that you should be okay!! : )
I got a little teary-eyed at this great news! I'm soooo happy for you! Rock on for many more years!
Bald? Oh, Christie, do not go there. Some things are meant to be covered up in this world and I'm pretty sure my head is one of them!
Erin, Bonnie, Colleen, Jen, and Shannon--Thank you all for your love and support through this time. I'm so thankful for each of you!
Yes, yes, yes!!! Continued prayers and positive energy for your rapid return to perfect health! Woo-hoo!
This is wonderful news! I am really so very happy for you =). I will be sure to keep you in my prayers.
Hi Emily, I am rejoicing with you. I am a survivor of uterine cancer and have been cancer free 9 years now. I know it's scary, but it will fade to the background of your mind as time goes on. Take it easy until you heal. If you are like me and have never had major surgery before you may over do. I split my incision open and ended up on my back for another 6 weeks. DON'T TO THAT!.
YOUR FRIEND,
RUTH
oh that is wonderful news Emily! I've been waiting to hear an update and I am so relieved for you that you don't have to have chemo!
Great news for you...and a super way to start 2009! Happy New Year!
Genene, Mary, Ruth, Kelley and Nina (And everyone else out there who wished me well, but didn't have time to post) I truly believe the power of the prayers and healing wishes of my friends is what led to this wonderful outcome. Thank you all sooo much!
Emily,
There is no vexing when it comes to your health... am thrilled that you have a clean bill of health.
Much luck with "Vexing the Viscount".
Oh, Emily! I'm so happy, I have a lump in my throat. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you (and us! Your fans and friends.)
Ash
Neringa and Ash--Thanks so much!
I am so relieved I had to go to the beauty salon yesterday (Guess my mom isn't the only one who uses fashion to cope!) When I told my stylist why I'd skipped coming in last month (I'd thought I might have to make an appointment for her to shave my head rather than watch it fall out in handfuls) she said she'd have come to my house if that had happened. I was touched by her compassion.
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