The results are in!

But the doctor is out. Yes, my sugeon is off for a couple of days, so I won't get to talk to him about this until next week. But I have learned that the final pathology report (released late yesteday) shows that there were no cancer cells found in the biopsied lymph nodes! That is exceedingly good news. Also, the tumor measured 1.9 cm, which makes it a stage 1 cancer, which is better than stage 2 (which a tumor of 2 cm would have been considered). As I learn more about what this means for me, I will post here. Apparently, the margin of tissue surrounding the tumor is still a question mark. It may be that the surgeon will recommend additional surgery to remove more tissue from the area where the tumor was. I am all for this idea. The person I spoke to didn't want to guess at what my surgeon would recommend in this regard, but did say that the margin wasn't completely clear. At any rate, I hope to speak to the surgeon about all this Monday, but if not I do have an appointment with him on Tuesday so will learn and post more then. Meanwhile, I am bothered by inflammation of a nerve which was cut during the surgery which is causing pain in my right under/upper arm area, but this is normal and to be expected. Hoping that will ease up soon. Thanks for your continued support and good wishes! Be well.