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Surgery and Recovery

Surgery took place on March 22nd.  It was an early morning, with our first stop at a hotel near the Nashville airport to pick up my sister who flew in to be here for me. Then we headed to the hospital. We knew it would be a long day with three procedures. First up was the needle localization. This procedure helps guide the surgeon to exactly where the cancer originated. Next, we visited with my surgeons, nurses and anesthesia team. We were ready to get this cancer out of me and they were taking me early yay. During surgery they removed the cancer, removed one lymph node to be tested (procedure 2) and the plastic surgeon did the reduction to make sure that everything was symmetrical (procedure 3).

I have been doing good with recovery, just taking it easy.  I have been to the plastic surgeon, and he says I am healing nicely. The general surgeon let us know that the lymph node came back clear, and the cancer has been removed and all margins are clear. Praise God.

I go to the oncologist next week where we will discuss the next steps and if they believe radiation is necessary. I will also have my immunotherapy treatment while we are there.

 

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  1. AnonymousApril 5, 2023 at 5:44 AM

    That is fantastic news Mary🎊🎊 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻for continued healing.

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  2. AnonymousApril 5, 2023 at 5:47 AM

    PTL!!! This is awesome news. Continuing to pray for you healing.

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  3. Libby CappsApril 5, 2023 at 6:02 AM

    Wonderful news! Prayers for complete healing

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  4. DeborahApril 5, 2023 at 6:26 AM

    Oh, Mary! Such wonderful news! Continued prayers for you and your precious family! ❤️ Deborah

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  5. AnonymousApril 5, 2023 at 8:22 AM

    Impressive news!!! Continued prayers for healing from John & Claire❤️

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  6. AnonymousApril 5, 2023 at 8:30 AM

    Praise God! Wonderful news! Continued prayers for you, Mary 🙏🏼

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  7. AnonymousApril 5, 2023 at 12:05 PM

    Fantastic glad the ordeal is over hopefully

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  8. JennyApril 5, 2023 at 12:47 PM

    Wonderful news! 🙌🏻💕

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  9. AnonymousApril 6, 2023 at 3:41 AM

    What a wonderful answer to prayer! So happy for you and your family, and so very thankful for the doctors, nurses and staff who have cared for you!

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  10. AnonymousApril 7, 2023 at 8:31 PM

    💜💜💜💜

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