Friday, April 24, 2009

I am "Cancer Free"!!

"It is the name of Jesus which, through faith in Him, has brought back the strength of this one whom you see here...that has restored this one to health." Acts 3:16 NJB

Well I consider it official now, I am cancer free! I got the pathology report back yesterday when I went to the doctor's office to have my drainage tubes removed (!) and they found no residual cancer. Which means that my treatment is over! I don't have to do radiation or chemo- which is what we expected (and prayed for) all along. So all that is left for me now is the remaining stages of the reconstruction.
Now that the drainage tubes are out I feel better. There isn't any pain, just the pressure I mentioned before. I am having some discomfort under my arm from the removal of the lymphnodes. But all in all I am getting better every day. I will see my surgeon for a post-op visit on Monday- at that time I should be released to drive again. She will also give me more insight on how she thought the surgery went and answer all the questions I have for her (since I don't remember seeing her after the surgery).
It feels great to know that the cancer part of this journey is over! And now I can focus on healing.

3 comments:

  1. Praise the Lord! He is so faithful. I am so excited to hear the good news. Know that I think of you and your family often.

    Sherie

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  2. \o/! Praise God!
    I am celebrating with you!
    I am one of Kelli's friends.

    Angela

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  3. Yay Mandy! Such a great report! Praise God for His glory and amazing compassion for His children. Much love, Kelli.

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