Hi Friends and Family --
Rebecca is recuperating this week from surgery. She has had a lot of pain and discomfort since coming home from the hospital. But we are boosted by the knowledge that it only gets better from here.
In addition, we got the final pathology results back from surgery this afternoon. Just a little background first -- when Rebecca was initially diagnosed back in late February, her tumor measured about 3.5 centimeters long (according to MRI and PET scans). About a week before surgery, a post-chemo MRI indicated that it had shrunk by about 1/3, which would have put it at a little over 2 cm.
After surgery, our doctor told me that it had actually shrunk even more than that, judging from what she observed during the operation itself.
Well, the pathology report today indicated that the tumor was down to about .7 cm -- which means it had actually shrunk by about 80% from the chemotherapy!!!! All of the margins around the tumor were clear of cancer, as was the single lymph node that was removed. It should be all downhill from here!
So, we continue to be amazed at how fortunate and blessed we have been. Even though Rebecca is quite sore right now, we know this is temporary and she will heal quickly. We are so grateful for the phenomenal medical care and advice Rebecca has received, for the blessings we have received, and for your faith and prayers that have helped to guide us through this.
All our love and thanks,
Mark
Monday, July 21, 2008
After the surgery - July 17th
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3 comments:
It is so good to hear that everything went so well. We hope you have an easy quick recovery Rebecca and we love you!!
Van Wagoner Family
kYea!! So glad to hear. Hope your enjoying yourself on your getaway. Love you lots!
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