My appointment this afternoon with the surgeon went as well as could be expected. He told us he took an additional 5 nodes out (for a total of 6 nodes altogether) and cancer showed up in a total of 2 of the 6 nodes. He was optimistic in that this can be treated with radiation, but, is leaving the treatment plan up to the oncologist (Dr. Anthony Landis) and Radiation Oncologist (Dr. John Gargus) with whom I have appointments with on Monday, March 23rd. He said that these doctors treat about 80% of the breast cancer patients in Gwinnett County and he has worked with them for over 20 years.
I'll go in next Thursday, 3/19 to get the drain removed, but, the doctor did say that I should be o.k. to drive now which will help me be able to get out and about when I need to.
Dave's family is coming into town next Tuesday, as his surgery is bright and early Wednesday morning, March 18th. They'll stay in town as long as we need them. He has 3 sisters, one lives in Cumming, GA and the other 2 are out of state. I look forward to them being here and focusing on Dave's surgery. His battle against his cancer has been going on since last July and we're ready to get his tumor out and hopefully see his treatment end and have him be cancer-free!
As always, thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement and support...we couldn't make it without you.
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