More follow-up

My meeting with Dr. Faddis was busniness as usual. They checked my biopsy site and gave me some more supplies for dressing changes. Then we went down the hall to his office to review the pathology report. It turns out that once again my guardian angel was guiding me. All of the tissue removed on the right side had non-invasive cancer cells. The "creepy" finding was that the right nipple was chosen to be removed because of how close it was to the known tumors but in fact was full of cancer cells also. That fact was not found during the ultrasound, mammograms, or biopsy. The pathologist noted a duct that  goes between the breast tissue and muscle wall that was within 0.1mm of the margin of positive cells.
The surgeon wants to remove it to be completely sure that not even a microscopic amount of cancer cells remain. He still feels confident that there is no need for chemo or radiation and that the surgery can wait until the expanders are ready to be replaced with the permenant implants. The report also noted zero cells of cancer on the left side!

I am making great strides in the mobility department. As funny as the nurse was about my t-rex arms that was never really a problem. Much more bothersome was feeling like I could take deep breaths. I am able to shower, change my bandages, and dress unassisted. I can even put a shirt on over my head- seems silly but that was impossible a week ago. The hurdles are my lack of energy, sleepiness from pain meds, and the darn drainage tubes. So cross all your pieces for me that on Tuesday he agrees to remove them. It will be cause for major celebration if that happens!!

My amazing Grandma and the army of angels and friends who constantly bring food, special treats, and take care of the daily households chores, not to mention my monkeys have made this process a huge success. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!