Robin's Breast Cancer Blog

This collection of messages was written as we've been dealing with Robin's breast cancer for several reasons: (1) To keep our friends ("extended family") up-to-date. (2) To educate folks about "the cancer trip". (3) To help us absorb what was happening, and purge any negativity that might affect Robin. Robin must maintain a positive, hopeful attitude, but with realistic understanding. We follow the mantra, "One day at a time", and trust that God will make good come from difficulty.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

Quick Update on Robin - 05/05/05

 
This is just a quick update regarding the biopsy of the lymph node between Robin's heart and trachea.

The thoracic surgeon said that he did not see anything that indicated cancer to him, but he sent the samples to the lab for more detailed analysis. We are not celebrating yet, because this type of cancer is deceiving. The doctor said we might get preliminary lab results today, but the full report would probably be available on Monday.

He kept Robin in the hospital overnight because she had a hematoma above the incision (a hematoma is a pocket of blood formed under the skin from a broken blood vessel). It made a lump that looked like she had swallowed a golf ball. She was also very nauseous all day long, losing everything she ate about an hour or two after eating. They wanted to keep her under observation overnight and should release her today if she is doing better.

I'll post more when I know more.

Larry

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posted by Larry Burns @ 10:05 PM