After deliberation with my doctor, we decided that I was a prime candidate for something called a neck dissection. My doctor would remove a few lymph nodes in my neck then biopsy them. What turned out to be a few ended up being twenty-four, with a scar along my neck nine inches long. Two short days later, or two grueling days in my case, we received the results. ALL 24 LYMPH NODES CAME BACK NEGATIVE!!!!!!
My husband and I are on our way to St. Louis for additional opinions. We want to make sure that we are seeking all appropriate avenues. So, things aren’t over. I still have healing to do both physical and emotional, monthly doctor appointments, and the constant fear that it may come back. But, my road is less bleak as crazy as it may sound. Things are looking up!
Many thanks to all of those who supported me and prayed for me! I AM A SURVIVOR as my friend Debbie Clement writes about in her inspiring post, Blue Christmas. I received the best Christmas present I could ever ask for!
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Oh Mandy, I am late in finding this out and I am sorry about that. I am so very happy to read this, what wonderful news!! I will be sending positive thoughts your way as you continue checking others' opinions.
Kristen
Love your upbeat attitude, Mandy! I was so relieved when you got the good news of no cancer!! You ARE a survivor!
Yay, Yay, Yay!! Sending positive vibes for continued good news!!
Denise
Sunny Days In Second Grade
Such wonderful news! You are so strong & brave to deal with this!!!
Sending positive thoughts & prayers your way!
❤ Mor Zrihen ❤
A Teacher's Treasure
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is the very best news I have heard!!!!!
I am so happy for you with this news. It is a battle continually, but having this sort of insight is such a reason for happiness. Of course there are many emotions thru the process and I'm so glad that you continue to get other opinions. We are indeed our own best advocates.
I am smiling ear-to-ear!!!!!!!
Keep us posted. You will remain in my prayers.
Debbie Clement
Nicely Written!
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What a wonderful gift, Mandy. My prayers will continue to reach out to you and all the others who have been touched by this dreadful illness in some way. Keep the faith.
Nancy
God is soooo good! What a beautiful gift! Praying for you!
:) And now I found this post. I'm a little late to the party. But congrats. I hope things are still on the right path.
I joined your linky party and added a ribbon to my blog...but I changed it up a bit. I hope you don't mind.
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