Thursday, October 25, 2007

Update on my Aunt

My Aunt who was diagnosed with breast cancer had her surgery on Monday. They did lumpectomies and removed at least one lymph node. Nothing was found in the initial check of the lymph node, and we are awaiting all the test results. She and my uncle were exhausted, but glad that part of the ordeal was over with. It was a one day procedure and she got to go home that night. While I know she was glad to be home, it seems to me that this revolving door medicine is going too far. There have been some horror stories in the news about women sent home after surgeries for breast cancer where they or their families were unable to perform the follow-up care that was needed.

2 comments:

Tattycat said...

I am glad that your aunt's surgery is over and that the preliminary report was good. I will keep her and the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...

Your aunt, you, and your family remain in my prayers. Cancer is a very scary disease... I hope the final report matches the preliminary one!