Follow up appointment with Dr. Easson

Today Jeff and I went to my follow up appointment with Dr. Easson, my surgical  oncologist.  It was an interesting feeling being back in that office again. So much has happened since June 15th when we first met with her and she said I should do chemo first. Today Jeff and I talked about how far we have come. It is a good feeling!! I feel like I am much more knowledgable and confident in my treatment plan. And being almost done chemo is huge. I remember when I booked this, it felt like so far away. And yet here we are!!

The doctor examined me and could not feel anything. She almost cheered when she was done! It was very encouraging.

We then talked about the surgery. At a minimum she will be doing a lumpectomy and remove the node that I also had a biopsy of. I forgot this but they put clips in the lump and the node, so both will be removed.  She said that the biopsy of the node was clear but to be safe they will remove it and look at it during surgery to see if there is anything, and if there is, I will have more nodes removed. She doesn't expect this to be the case but it is a possibility and I had to sign consent to this. If it is just the lump and node removal then I will be going home the same day. 

They will be calling me with a surgery date in early November. Feels like things are moving forward and I am looking forward to this next step.