First Day at Mayo's

The first day at Mayo Clinic was very productive. Mom found out that she will indeed be having a double mastectomy. The scheduled date at this time is Nov. 2; however, they are going to do the surgery as soon as there is an available operating room and surgeon. Her cell phone has become the dedicated Mayo Clinic Line, so they have asked that no one else calls that number.

Tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. she will start another battery of tests. They will be checking her colon, uterus, and her fibromyalgia. Basically, she will be checked from head to toe. She also has tests scheduled for Thursday as well.

At this point they were not able to give an exact stage of the cancer. The doctor informed Mom that they would not be for sure of the stage or if the cancer has spread until they do the surgery. They also told her at the time of surgery they may have to remove some lymph nodes. The doctor said her best guess is that the cancer is in stage 2, which is very hopeful news.

Mom's spirits were high, as they always are, and she was very comfortable and impressed with the doctor overseeing her treatment.

Thank you all for your continued thoughts, prayers and comments.

Isaiah 41:1010
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.