http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/idc.jsp for those that want a visual with descriptions.
I am sitting at the hospital waiting for angie to come out of surgery.
We have been at the hospital since 8am and it is now 2pm sitting here waiting for the procedures to be completed.
1. Angie had X-rays on her chest
2. Angie got poked and poked with a bunch of tests
3. Angie had another mammogram
4. Angie got injected with dye (Ask Justin what it is for??????)
5. She had 5 nodes taken out of her right arm
6. Preliminary report is 3 out of 5 have no cancer in them.
7. Doc says usually!!! the first on or two will be the most concern. The first one was hot and really dark with dye which was a concern but it did not show any cancer (that is a positive)
8. Waiting to hear back on the last two nodes.
9. Angie is going to start Chemo on Monday or Tuesday and meet back with Doc in a couple of weeks.
10. Dr. Tittensor, the general surgeon put in a portacath
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/chemotherapy/overview/ports.jsp
(follow the link if your a interested person like Jon)
The Goal - Shrink the tumor into almost nothing with the chemo, then go in a cut out the infected tissue with a possible lumpectomy instead of full mastectomy or a skin sparing mastectomy . Do the chemo, for the next four or five months, then be cancer free for the next 73 years.
The doc said everything went well. She is a champ and I love her. Ryan
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7 comments:
well, sounds like you are "gettin' busy". i guess the sooner you start the sooner it is over. we love you and you are constantly on our minds. can't wait to be there & see you. we are with you all the way.
Ryan, you are awesome! Thanks for the updates. I love the positiveness {is that a word} that you guys have always had. I like the comment before, and I agree, the sooner you start the sooner it will be over, and we will all be cheering on that day.
I hope Ang is doing okay today. What a champ of a husband too!! We love you guys. Thanks for the phone calls! We love to hear from you.
P.S. I really hope you find your keys. :( What a week!!!
Oh...and tell Ripken Happy Birthday!! Thankfully he's only one. It will always be an unforgettable birthday for you guys!
You guys are both awesome and a huge example for the rest of us. Hope Angie is feeling ok. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
We are checking on you daily. Eric and I are sooo impressed with your strength. You are both amazing!
Ryan, you do get husband of the year. How blessed is Angie to have you. Amazing...you are both amazing!!!
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