The good news: when I went in for my second “fill” today, I was able to have one of my JP drains removed. Here I am, happily saying goodbye to it:
The length of tubing stretching from the open end in my left hand to the fingers of my right was what was inside my body–yikes. Makes we wonder where, exactly, it all wound around.
So that’s the good news. But the BEST news is this: my pathology reports from surgery came back, and I am officially cancer-free! They found NO cancer cells in either breast or in lymph nodes. None. Nada. Zilch. Hooray!
Receiving the report makes for a great start to the new year. This is me enjoying a celebratory Starbucks. Cheers!
I will still undergo radiation treatments, as one final precautionary push-back against the possibility of local recurrence in the skin or area lymph nodes. Radiation will start in another three weeks or so. In the meantime, drain #2 will likely come out within the week (which may, on its own, be enough to warrant a second celebratory latte!).
There are no guarantees; there never are in life. But in this context, on this journey, today’s news is genuinely as good as it gets. I am humbled and deeply grateful.
Please celebrate with me by hugging someone you love, and telling them how much they mean to you. Happy, happy new year, all!
Coming soon: more thoughts on hair, an homage to husbands, and some new ideas for doing good to feel good in 2017. Thanks as always for reading!
I’m absolutely delighted for you! Happy New Year – I wish you lots of good health and happiness!
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Thank you!
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So glad for the news you are cancer free! Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Ann! I hope your 2017 is starting well!
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Fantastic news! And wow, do you rock that hat! Your elegant style has always been impressive. Drain free will also be an awesome style. Very happy for you.
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Thank you, Frances. Hats are awesome. Drains are not…ugh. I will be happy to adopt a drain-free style! Hope you are doing well.
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So happy to hear your recovery is going well 😀
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Thank you, Anna. I hope your new year is off to a great start!
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Sandee, I’m celebrating with you now! Pure joy, love and hugs!
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Thank you, Karen, I appreciate your good wishes and virtual hugs. 🙂
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So very happy for you😊Happy 2017!!!
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Thank you! And Happy New Year to you!
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Great news Sandee. Have Steve give you a big hug for me. 👍
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Thank you! Will do. He says hello!
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Reblogged this on Suzie Speaks and commented:
I had to share this post – Sandee has had some brilliant news for the new year… She’s cancer free!
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Thank you so much for reading and the reblog!
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Congrats! That’s awesome!
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Thank you!
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I found your blog from Suzie Speaks, I am so incredibly happy for you! That cancer-free moment is what it’s all about! During my husband’s first treatment process, we were so happy when we heard those words! Celebrate, spend time with your loved ones, and enjoy this! Congratulations!
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Thank you, Emily! I wish you and your husband the best as he goes forward with his transplant!
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Thank you, Sandee!
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God bless you!! 👍🏻👍🏻
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Thank you!
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Great news indeed.
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Thank you!
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Five years ago a mammogram found a lump in my wife’s breast. Our doctor was great and sent her for every test imaginable before he was satisfied in telling her that it was definitely a benign Cyst and not cancer. Throughout all of this – the running back and forth to hospital and then the surgery then hospital again, she was calm as can be. Sadly the friend she went with was not so fortunate but like you she is cancer free now. Congratulations on being cancer free now and I hope you really enjoy the second coffee.
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Thank you for reading! I’m glad your wife is well, and that her friend had a happy outcome. I hope that second coffee is going to happen on Tuesday!
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I am so happy for your good news!
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Thank you!!
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Sandee
How wonderful that you are cancer free!!! What a special gift to receive!!
The hat looks great on you! That is your color. (I am happy that you are enjoying something that I made). We have more to choose from everyday, so come visit us again.
Loving your blog!
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Thank you! Be sure to check out the newest post, which features your hat!
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