*Update*

[FuzzySlippers]

I had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy on Friday. Fortunately, my nodes were negative! So it looks like I'm on to radiation and then tamoxifen. Thank you so much for all your good vibes and well wishes!! :grouphug:

[pecwae]

1. YAY!!!

Relief is spelled node negative! The first thing I asked after the mastectomy was "what about the nodes?" To get the all clear was a huge weight off.

Please stay in touch during your treatment. Good and positive vibes for you will continue unabated from here.:grouphug:

[FuzzySlippers]

4. That was the first thing I asked when I was coming

out of the anasthesia. I'm not sure if it was before or after I threw up. :rofl: You're so right. Things would be hugely complicated by positive nodes.

Thanks for all the good vibes! They seem to be working for me! Best of vibes coming your way, too! :grouphug:

[flamingyouth]

2. (((Fuzzy!!))

I'm so glad to hear from you!! And that is awesome news!! Been thinking of you. Please keep us updated as you go through your treatment and take good care. :hug:

[FuzzySlippers]

5. Thanks flamingyouth!

I'm think of you, too, and sending best of vibes your way. :hug: :pals:

[mwdem]

3. Good news, Fuzzyslippers!

Negative nodes are a good thing. At least you won't have chemo now. :hi:

[FuzzySlippers]

6. Thanks, mwdem!

Yes, that is a relief, but what really had me worried was the possibility of lymphedema if the nodes had to be removed. Best wishes to you! :hug: :pals:

[mwdem]

7. I understand that fear.

I only had a couple removed, but I'm still careful on that side.:hug:

[FuzzySlippers]

8. Got my surgical pathology report yesterday

and found out I had five sentinel lymph nodes, so I'm missing a few more. Still, it's a lot better than needing to have them all removed.

[mwdem]

9. That's not bad at all.

After 16 months, my numbness is starting to slowly go away. Last Feb. I had my hyst. and they took nodes from both sides, so I'm kinda numb all over!

[FuzzySlippers]

11. Awww....hope you feel better soon!

:hug: :pals:

[Irishonly]

10. Wonderful News

What a great way to start out the morning. I am happy for you.

[FuzzySlippers]

12. Thank you, Irishonly!

:hug: :pals:

[Forkboy]

13. That's excellent news!

My mother had it in the nodes too and had to go through the works.It still may not be much fun ahead for you but it's better than needing the chemo,and it means your odds are way better.

BTW,my mom is officially in remission after six years...so you can whoop it's ass! :hug:

[FuzzySlippers]

14. Thanks Forkboy!

I'm really happy to hear your mom's doing so well. :hug:

[flamingyouth]

15. Have you started your radiation yet?

How are you doing? :hug:

[FuzzySlippers]

17. I went for my mapping session today

and got tattooed. :D I'll have my first treatment next Tuesday. Fortunately, everyone there is really nice and my radiation oncologist is cute. :-) So I'm doing pretty well.

How are you doing, sweetie?
:pals:

[flamingyouth]

19. Good luck!

And yay for cute the radiation oncologist! :D

I'm doing all right - still pretty tired, so I went to see the doctor yesterday and she checked me out from head to toe. My blood pressure was so low I was glad I was conscious. :D So we'll see what the tests have to show next week or so.

Keep us posted about your treatments! :pals:

[FuzzySlippers]

20. Best of luck with your tests!

Sending megagood vibes your way! :hug:

[OzarkDem]

16. Great news!

You're in the "home stretch"!

[FuzzySlippers]

18. Thanks OzarkDem!

:hug: