6 minute read. It has been five days since my left breast was removed. I went into surgery at 3:30 on Tuesday afternoon. My surgery took 2 hours longer than expected. Waiting must have been terrifying for my family. The surgeon had to remove more lymph nodes than expected because cancer had spread there. I… Continue reading Five days after my breast was removed
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Quick update
After six weeks of internal struggle, 2nd opinions, and consultations - this is the plan: On December 11th my left breast will be removed in a single-breast mastectomy. I am not opting for a breast implant - instead I will be flat on one side. So far we've met my breast surgeon and medical oncologist. … Continue reading Quick update
“…I had less to decide than to remember.”
I have a surgery date!!!! December 11, 2018. It feels so, so good to have a surgery date. FINALLY, something that is known and concrete! The uncertainty was excruciating. I never knew how much making commitments meant to me until suddenly I felt I could not make any commitments or plans, because at any… Continue reading “…I had less to decide than to remember.”
postcards from cancer land 