Almost as quickly as they came, mom's MammoSite radiation treatments are finished. The balloon and catheter have been removed from her lumpectomy cavity, replaced by a large bandage. Next week Dr. Buckner will look at the results and the radiologist will follow up a few weeks later. And then, the good lord willing and the creek don't rise, she is done (except for more-frequent mammograms and checkups for the next five years).
This is as good a time as any to say THANK YOU to all of the family, friends, strangers survivors, victims and hopefuls out there who inspired us and prayed for us and helped us through this hellish (yet somewhat amazing) month. Of course we don't know if we're out of the woods--you never really are completely out of the woods, not with cancer, but to complete radiation so successfully is indeed a good feeling, and reason for hope.
I will keep you updated on mom's condition (today: fatigued but energetic--only my mother can pull off that paradox) and to news/events regarding breast cancer and cancer in general. A group of Central High School students are planning a Lemmon Aid team for the Springfield high schools' Relay For Life this spring, so I'll let you know all about that.
Thank you again. We couldn't be beating this without you.
Matt
6 comments:
Hey Susan!
What wonderful news with this latest update that your treatment is done!! You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!!
I'll be out of town for a few days and won't have access to the internet - but look forward to checking when I return next week!
Stay strong -- and know that all of us are with you!!
Susan - I am so proud for you and your family that things are going well. You are such a strong, sweet person and I really look up to you. We all miss you at school and can't wait to see your cheerful face again! I thought of you when Faith went to see Stephen Fite (hehe). Well, you take good care of yourself and you have the continued prayers of our family and our church (and you know how Chuck prays...). I love you and can't wait to see you soon!!! :)
Grata
Where did you get my picture and when did I give you my permission to put it on here?
Oh well, I suppose I will forgive you, because I am truthfully SO happy to hear Susie is doing okay.
There is something to be said for all of this...I'm not sure what yet...but there is certainly something.
For now...Thank you.
Susie, Matt, and Nichole for completely embodying what it is to love and support someone.
I look up to you.
- Kaitlin
Oh and I was referencing the smiley face picture... :)
Yay!!!
I'm so happy for Susie and the entire family!!!
My family has been through cancer too, several times, and we're all praying that things stay as well as they're going.
Just to let Mrs. Lemmon know, I love her dearly and I'm sorry about 3rd block. We're jerks. Just wip us over the head or something.
Love
--Alyssa
Way to go Family! Excellent.......didn't expect anything else from you guys and gals. Take good care of yourself and hang in there. I am sure you are doing 125%. Great Great Great!
Scott
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