OT: More Cancer Surgery Required

(insert large sigh here) LOL. Was going to title the message "New Year, Same Old Crap". I got the pathology results today from my lumpectomy last Wednesday. The sentinel lymph node remained cancer-free which is good news. However, the surgical margins were not clear of the DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ - cancer that started in the ducts that is still within the ducts - non-invasive) so they will have to remove more to get a clean margin of tissue around the offending area. In addition, they found 2 areas of infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC which is invasive cancer - some of the ductal cancer is outside the duct itself). The largest of those areas were .3 cm (3 mm). While that isn't good news... from the size - it is very early. I'm now waiting for another surgery date. Hope to hear in the next day or so. The sooner the better. Heck, I'm still sore from the other surgery so we might as well just recut rather than wait for healing to stir it up again. I do not think the IDC changes my post-op treatment. I do not think chemotherapy will be added to the mix but I'm not 100% sure of that til I get to an oncologist. I do expect radiation and hormone therapies after I heal. If this second surgery doesn't yield a clean margin... I'll opt for mastectomy. Third time is the charm, eh? I want to thank my Maysters for their support and well wishes especially over the past month. It's been a whirlwind of emotions and events for me. Love you, guys! Kathy

********************BIG HUGS************************** I'm sorry to hear that the reports weren't as good as you'd like. Another surgery sucks I'm sure!!!! We're praying for you all the time! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!! Laurie

Thanks, Laurie! I'm so thrilled to hear how well you are doing. Makes me smile. Hugs, Kathy

((((( HUG)))) gently of course... Im so sorry to hear that.... Ive been watching for your post but didint want to bug you about it.... Let us know when the next surg date will be so we can keep you in our thoughts and prayers.... Anything I can do?? Karen

Hey, Karen! Thanks for the hugs. Appreciate them being gentle. I'm still sore. Anything you can do? Just keep the thoughts and prayers coming. Works wonders. Hugs, Kathy

I'm so sorry to hear that Kathy. I know that you've been through so much over the past couple of years with back surgeries, wls, etc. Your positive attitude is amazing and such an inspiration to me and others I'm sure. Please keep us informed and I will definately keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Heather

Major Hugs Kathy! Hoping all goes well with your next surgery. Will be thinking and praying for ya! More Hugs! Marla

Oh, Kathy - I wish you could just get some happy news. You've been on my prayer list and I'm sending gentle hugs your way. Keep us posted and know you're loved! Michelle