Post Op Update

Today we returned to see Dr. Whitworth for my post-op appointment. It has been two and half weeks since my second surgery and things are progressing well. We received the final pathology report that showed that the margins are clear and no further tissue will need to be taken at this time. Now that we are at this point, it is ok to begin radiation. I am scheduled to meet with my new doctor at Vanderbilt on Wednesday this week to begin the process.

According to Dr. Murphy,(my oncologist) due to the size of my tumor, I will need to have 6 weeks of radiation and the area of radiation will be larger with the lymph nodes being involved. In other words I will get two tatoos rather than one!

I also met with the physical therapist today to continue to monitor my arms for lymphodema. My arm on the side where my surgery was did not show any swelling but the left one showed a slight bit of swelling. She said this may increase once radiation begins but will be managable with a special sleeve I can wear. She was also able to give me lots of exercises to do and techniques to do to help with the pain that I have been experiencing since they cut lots of nerves in my arm during surgery.

Wednesday will be another big day and the beginning of another hurdle to jump. B3 Fighters, we ask your continued support and prayers and thank you for all the praying and supporting you have already done thus far.