So here we go.......the cancer details
On March 2nd we confirmed that cancer was back again and that Carmine would be facing a 2nd mastectomy, eight years since her first bout and first mastectomy. Ughhhhhh!!!!!!!
Jumped on a plane for New Zealand and Australia (trip already planned) on March 5th, had a blast for ten days - we're both good at practicing outta sight and outta mind. Returned on the 15th to learn the surgery was already scheduled for the 19th. During surgery on the 19th we learned that the cancer had spread into her lymph nodes.
Pathology report: Invasive Ductile Carcinoma Stage IIB
This means Carmine will be going through Chemo mid-April through August this year. She will also be undergoing hormone therapy and reconstruction and possibly radiation. The bad news is that the cancer had spread to two of her lymph nodes, the good news is that the prognosis is very good ......... right at 90% once she's through.
As one of our friends said "she'll look a lot better than Dan does without hair!"
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Hi Carmine. Good idea with the blog. I'm sure everyone wants to know how things are going. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
ReplyDelete-Val
I agree with Val....great idea for a blog.
ReplyDeleteWe love you and you are consistantly in our prayers. I know you will fight the good fight and come out victorious. We are here for what ever you need......call you soon:-)Hayden says to say hi!!!
Love, Tiffany
Dear Carmine,
ReplyDeleteYou are always in our hearts and prayers! You are the most amazing women that I know! You are a perfect wife, mother and friend! I am amazed at what you do and I will always be there for you!
Love - Joanna