Today's Agenda: Mom's Lumpectomy!!
I'm sitting in the waiting room at the MD Anderson Outpatient Surgery clinic. They just took Mom and Dad back to get today's procedures started. At 9:30 a.m. they are going to do a "needle localization." From my understanding, they will basically put a "marker" where the tumor is located. Then, the doctors will begin the lumpectomy. They'll remove the cancerous area as well as a few lymph nodes. This will require two separate incisions.
Please pray for the doctors during this time.
We aren't sure how long the whole process will take. It should be all over with by early afternoon. I think Mom's recovery from the anesthesia will take longer than the procedure itself.
She'll be in recovery for a little while this afternoon at MD Anderson, and once she wakes up completely, we'll leave the hospital, pending no complications. We'll stay in the Houston area through tomorrow and then Mom and Dad will start working their way back to Midland.
Please keep Sherrie in your prayers today!
Update: We saw Mom a little while ago. They had placed two needles in her to mark the spot to be removed. Mom said she felt a little like an alien with things sticking out of her!
We walked with her, while she was rolled to the operating room. Once we left, they began administering anesthesia. She'll be given a local anesathetic (like an epidural) as well as general anesthetic. That's all I know for now. :o)
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Hey Cuz! I am so glad you are doing this for your Mom! I am part of another carepage for another friend who is battling this same ugly disease and it is so inspiring to keep up with! I found something I am hoping will forward to share with you and the rest of our family, the readers, and whoever it may touch at that moment. It is long, but well worth the read! I am studying Daniel right now, and I see our family being thrown into that furnace at times, but I also know that we are not there alone! Take care and know our prayers are are surrounding Aunt Sherrie! Love you! Ronda
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Kristin I am glad to hear that your Mom's lumpectomy went well. I think of you often and pray for your Mother. I know God is watching over your family.
Anna
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