Pathology

I got the pathology report back from the surgeon this evening. She said the left breast came back with only normal breast tissue - exactly what expected, so: Hooray. The originate tumor on the right side measured 2.5cm (originally thought to be 1.8cm) but was comprised of many necrotic cells - meaning the treatment has been working. The smaller tumor was 0.5cm (originally thought to be 0.8cm) and also had necrotic cells. So: YEEHAW for that! During surgery two lymph nodes were removed. The sentinal node which was previously biopsied and was already known to be malignant plus one more based on a radioactive dye test done right before surgery. The second lymph node came back clean. Everything came back with clear margins, meaning the entire tumors were removed with healthy cells surrounding on all sides (no cancer left behind). I am still groggy and sore, but glad to have this step behind me. I'll follow up with the surgeon on Monday, but will likely have the drains in for another week or two. The rash I developed from the antibiotic seems to be subsiding, but is still itchy, bumpy, and red. Super fun. My main focus as of late is getting that first bowel movement to come. Again: super fun. More trips to CVS. That is all for now. Signed, Lindsey, the pear shaped human