I am feeling much better and happy to be home. I am taking short walks, watching the Olympics, and resting alot. Tony's parents dropped the kids off last night and it is so good to have them around. It's tough not to be able to hold Violet, but I am just trying to remind myself it is only temporary. Leo is hilarious and very interested in my tubes and drains. He has a lot of questions, like, "can I smell them?" :) He is also very sweet and trying to be as gentle as a three year old boy can be. Tony has been awesome, he is definitely super dad and super husband. Thankfully, we have also had family members here to help out.
We got the pathology report today. The cancer is a stage 3A, I pretty much knew it was going to be a stage 3, so I am happy that it is the lowest form. The tumer was 4.5 cm, which is smaller than the MRI indicated, which is good. 12 lymph nodes were removed and 4 were positive and 8 were negative. At this point, my treatment plan will remain the same, chemo followed by radiation. We will be meeting with Dr. Mamolito, my surgeon, on Thursday. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to get the drains removed, that would be really great, because honestly they are kinda gross ;) . Next week I will meet with Dr. Thomas, my oncologist, and discuss the treatment plan more specifically.
Now, I am going to continue to focus on recovering and healing from the surgery. The human bodêtre pretty amazing, every day that goes by I can feel myself getting stronger and getting better. Thank you so much for all the support, prayers, and positve thoughts. Thank you so much for all the cards and messages. Thank you so much for all of the food, help, gifts, etc. We are so incredibly grateful to be surrounded by so much kindness and love.
YOU ARE AMAZING AND I STILL TELL EVERYONE WHAT AN AMAZING FAMILY YOU HAVE. PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES FOR YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. YOU REALLY PROVE THAT RED HEADS ARE FIESTY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GREAT ATTITUDE. I KNOW IT IS TUFF BUT YOU ARE DOING GREAT. LOVE TO ALL. MaryLou
ReplyDeleteDear Colleen,Thank you for keeping us updated! It is so good to hear that you are feeling stronger daily.I love hearing about Leo & Violet!! ( of course Toni too!) I am most positive that Violet delights at the sight of You & the sound of your voice.Your love for your Children is so strong I know that they can feel your arms around them! Hugs,Love & Prayers-Teri L.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better, Colleen. I am sure it feels good to be home now, especially since the children are with you.
ReplyDeleteWe hope you continue to recover well. We keep you in our thoughts.
Kathy Seymour
Colleen,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you are already getting your strength back! Take one day at a time & listen to your body:-) You are doing an amazing job. We are rooting for you & the USA Olympic Team...
Take time to heal & call me when you can.
Miss you!!!
Love,
LL
So glad to hear that you are recovering well from surgery!! We have been thinking about you everyday and Joe keeps asking me how you are doing. That's hysterical about Leo asking to smell the drains, sounds like something Maddie would ask :) Love you very much friend, and hope to talk soon. Take it easy!!! I know how hard it is to not be able to hold your little ones but it's for your own health, and it'll be worth it in the end. XOXO
ReplyDeletei am very very glad to have read this post this morning.
ReplyDeletei would like to disagree with you on one thing...you arent getting your strength back as it has always been there. stay stronger.
Collen, we have been thinking about you constantly and are so glad to hear that you are already starting to feel stronger and more yourself. Get lots of rest and enjoy the time cocooning at home with the family. We love you.
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