So that means we are done!
That is about the best Christmas present we could have! Thanks be to God! He is sovereign and we give Him thanks! And thank you all for your prayers and concern.
I have trouble remembering what happened when so I jotted down a summary of the last 8 weeks:
October
- 18 - Mammogram
- 23 - Ultra Sound
- 28 - Biopsy
November
- 1 - Met with Biopsy Doctor and Nurse Navigator discuss results and plan
- 6 - Met with breast surgeon (Dr Reed) - identified as Stage 1
- 7 - Genetic Testing to determine if close relatives at risk (they are not)
- 13 - Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting (discuss surgery and aftercare
- 14 - MRI
- 18 - Surgery (lumpectomy)
- 25 - Follow-up with Dr. Reed
- 29 - Radiation appointment with Dr. Williams
December
- 4 - Met with Dr. Reed to insert internal radiation device (catheter into her breast)
- 5 - Met with Dr. Williams/ MRI
- 9 to 13 (Mon-Fri) - 8:30 am and 2:30 pm; radiation treatments 2 x a day
- 13 - Remove catheter after last treatment
- 19 - Follow-up with Dr. Reed/remove stitches from where the catheter was.
BTW - the catheter was quite an interesting device. Friday after we were done, we talked with the nurse (Janette) who was in on every radiation treatment. She answered all of Pam’s questions each day and showed us what the device looked like that had been in Pam’s right breast for the last 10 days.
Janette said the one she showed us was a little bigger than what was inside Pam, but not much bigger.
As I said -- this whole encounter has been very smooth and Pam has had very little side effects. It just all went exceptionally well.
It gives me an extra sense of gratefulness. I know our experience is far different than those who have life-threatening (or worse) situations. Thank you once again for your prayers.
Thanks for checking in today on the Roadrunner Chronicles!
Grateful!! Great outcome. It was the same for my friend. Radiation. . No chemo, cancer free. So happy for you two.
ReplyDeletePraise God! What absolutely wonderful news!!! Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas to you both:)
ReplyDeleteI am soooooo happy for you both to have this Christmas miracle this year..Hugs to you and yours!!
ReplyDeleteOh praise God!!!! I know so well what it feels like for things to be over and what a blessing to not have to do chemo!!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Merry Christmas to you and Pam!!!! Yay!!!!
That's great. Now you get to live a life where everything is in technicolor. Once you go through cancer your appreciation for everything makes it a lot more precious. And it really is a gift. Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! So thankful for the good news from the doctor.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news. Best Christmas ever. He lives and does answer our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. Thanks be to God!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news ! Linda H.
ReplyDeletePraise! Best Christmas gift.
ReplyDeleteGreat News!!! Merry Christmas and now on to A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat News Pam though we are certain that it the treatment was not all fun and games.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Safe and Merry Christmas.
It's about time.
Congratulations on the wonderful Christmas Present.
ReplyDeleteGod is good! So good to hear your news. Merry Christmas indeed.
ReplyDeleteAwesome news!! Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful news, just in time for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear the good news! Definitely the best Christmas present you could have ever wanted. Now you can relax and enjoy the holidays with your family. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat news!!! Best Christmas gift this year!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent news and such a wonderful Christmas gift.
ReplyDeleteRandy and Pam, Congratulations! You are fortunate indeed. I liked the technicolor comment I saw above ... I believe that must be true. Don Bellenger
ReplyDeleteSo glad and happy for you both. God is good. Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Glad pam is doing well.
ReplyDeletePraise God! Such good news. Our God is so good...
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