The BAAHSTID. (Jane pardon my French.)
The Good News: Monday I'll have the drain removed.
The Other News: I need a second surgery. The pathology report shows a few spots of tumor residue still lingering around the original site. The "margins" are not clean. I'll probably have surgery next week, we're waiting to see if the surgeon can work me into her schedule, as she's been on vacation this week. (Guess it's not ENTIRELY all about me.)
Of the 24 lymph nodes (out of 28) she removed from my left side, 10 contained cancer cells. This isn't the best of news, as fewer usually equals better in terms of outcome. There's a chance my course of treatment may need to be altered (chemo again ??). I'll know more after speaking with her.
The road is proving not only long, but filled with turns and uncertainties. I feel good, only slight tingling/burning remains in my left arm. What's left of Igor must be smirking from his vantage point, thinking he's about to gain control again. He doesn't know his days are still numbered, as the next surgery date nears. JEEZ, he's proving to be a persistently wretched piece of slime AND an annoying nuisance at the same time. It puts a smile on my face knowing he's going to be taken by surprise again BIG TIME.
Steve and I are down the Cape this weekend. The buds are just beginning to pop, the weather is warming up, everything is beautiful. We're about to go for a walk. This is great reflective time for me. I'm thankful for so many things. Waking up in the morning, the patience and loving care of my husband, the playful and gentle purring of the kitties. Most of all, the healing power of friendship. I'm so thankful for all of you, your constant well wishes and heart felt prayers and support. To be so blessed is amazing, you're in my thoughts every day. Know you're the reason I'm able to remain strong.
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Dear Kathy & Steve,
The good news is that Kathy still sounds positive and is going to have to go another round with Igor to give him the knock out. Maybe we should get a voodoo doll & start sticking pins in Igor? The other good news is that you have such a wonderful group of friends and relatives supporting you that cummulatively we'll help you conquer him.
love, Ann & Jim
Kathy:
It’s not the path we were hoping to take, but here it is. All of us together make a formidable force: you, Steve, the doctors, the technology, family, friends, the animals (including Mr. S) and the spirit. We all have the power and are directing it your way. It is a long road but you can do it. Trust and go forward!
BB
Dear Kathy-
It's good that his is all moving right along. Catching some tissue
now means not having to knock it out with radiation. Wishing you more strength for the surgery.
Love,
Lisel
Love the voodoo doll idea. Kathy could you whip up a quick design of what you picture Igor to look like and we'll handle the manufacturing and marketing of the project? Stay strong.
Love, Denise
Kathy
I know this isn't exactly what we all were hoping for - especially you - but we know you are one tough broad and will not let this get you down- we won't let you. I will be putting up another pot of chicken soup to hopefully drown Igor.
Hang in there
Terry
hi Kath.....I do have an african doll still at my house we could use to beat Igor with.....so what if it's a fertilty doll? Any problem with that honey?
I am sad that you have to go through any more surgery but if the end result is what we need it to be.....I am with you!
Love and hugs
Sarah
You are my "other" hero! (Meg is my first....but hey she's my flesh and blood). Your candor, honesty, humor and positive outlook are so admirable. Igor is one tough dude but I feel you will drown him successfully with your amazing support and "can do" attitude. You are a real fighter and I too see Oprah already endorsing your book for it's inspiration and readability. Way to go Kathy!! You rock.
Kathy, you're a fantastic woman! The prayers and love of so many around you and Steve's support have helped you fight and triumph.
I'm sure visits to the Cape have been renewing as well. Much love to you both and, as always, my prayers are with you.
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