Great news today! The stud Dr Sherman said everything is going as planned. He's happy with the surgery, happy with the pathology report, happy with her healing. But I am going to have to stop waiting on Court hand and foot so she will get used to moving again... it's for her own good.
As for the surgery: They took out 20+ lymph nodes in the neck. 12 or 13 were cancerous. They did what's called a bi-lateral and para-tracheal neck dissection. The thyroid bed was 'scooped' for any remaining tissue. The plan now is to return April 11-14 to get radioactive iodine treatment. Sherman is unsure there will be any need to get the full dose of iodine. So, it is possible she will get scanned and not receive any treatment at all because no amounts of cancer will pop up. That's what we will pray for right now.
She is moving around a lot better and eating good too. We are so ready to get home and thank you everyone for your thoughts, comments and prayers. If you just thought about us or prayed for us these past two weeks, that is more than we could ever ask. I truly believe our prayers were answered over and over with the path God has laid out for us.
Thanks,
Matt & Court
HE definitely walked it with you and will continue to do so. Such great news! AMEN! Looking forward to seeing you both really soon! ((HUGS))
ReplyDeletePraise God! It is so good to read that things are going well. I love you guys. Please know that you are & will continue to be in our prayers!
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