Hi all my cute angels! I am feeling a bit better . Still a bit weak and still hurting but doing much better. I can raise my arm over my head.. Still have stitches and steri strips. It has been a hard recoup without pain meds. But I am managing. Icing 24/ 7 has helped.

FANTASTIC news all round, Suzanne, especially that the Lymph node was clear. It's so good that you can raise your arm, keep up the exercise, but gently does it. Genuinely relieved for you!

The medication will probably be either Femara or Tamoxifen, either of which can cause side effects, (as can any of the chemo drugs), so please remember..... if you DO suffer any unbearable side effects, don't suffer in silence. There are other alternatives they can give you so DON'T be afraid to speak up!!!!

Cancer treatments have improved quite a lot in the last ten years and there is much more being done to ensure you have as little discomfort as possible. (AND RIGHTLY SO!)

If you have chemo, PLEASE put yourself FIRST!!!! Stay away from anyone with a cold or flu, or any contagious disease, especially kidlets as they are notorious carriers.
Advise all your friends and family that you are having chemo and for your sake they should NOT put you at risk as you will become extremely susceptible to any and all kinds of infections.

You are in my prayers and thoughts so know I am with you all the way. HUGE hugs, xxxxxx M

Oh! this is just such good news Suzanne. Must be such a relief for you, your husband and family. I, along with everyone else on here, wish you a gentle recovery and hope that you learn to take things slowly. I think us women tend to battle on regardless of what is happening to our bodies and forget to look after ourselves first!! My prayers are still being said for you, love Chris
We have a song we sing in church called:
"One more step along the world I go,
One more step along the world I go;
From the old things to the new,
Keep me travelling along with you:
And it's from the old I travel to the new;
Keep me travelling along with you."
I hope this verse keeps you going along. If you get a chance to listen to it, got to You Tube. Love Chris

Lovely to hear from you. Thanks for the update. Sending you lots of cyber hugs xx

Suzanne its great to hear from you. Take life slowly and good luck for the upcoming hospital appointment

Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. I am praying for you.
Healing Hugs
Jerri

Love the clear margins and the upraised arm. Three doctors in a few days sounds like a tour.

Such wonderful news and what a relief. Will continue to storm heaven with prayers for courage, healing, perseverance and continued pain control. Remember, we are all behind you supporting you and your husband as you go through this journey.

I can't help but tear up reading all of these responses for you. It has been a long tough road but you continue to meet each milestone with success and grace. I couldn't help but applaud and scream hurray when you emailed the good news on the margins and node. I love jrob's note that you are stronger than you think and loved more than you know. So very true.

i am glad your taking one step at the time, my thoughts are with you daily, sending you a gentle hug from Germany,
Gabi

I'm staying in the cheer Suzanne corner! You go girl.

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I think when you wrote, "one step at a time", you were very wise! I am so happy you are feeling better. Please know, you continue to be in my prayers!! Hugs, Laura

it makes me happy to see you post here , prayers will continue for your recovery. One step at a time is a good way to start the recovery. Hugs, love and prayers are coming your way !!

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
I am so happy to hear your good news, about no lymph node involvement! I know you and your dh, are so relieved to hear that too. May He continue to bless and heal you. You are a survivor! (see you made the surgeries and without pain meds afterwards. I know you can't take those)

Glad to hear! Just take care and listen to what they tell you to do or not to do. Prayers coming your way.

Woo Hoo.........another prayer answered!!! Love ya!

Well, Suzanne...this sounds like great news! Having your lymph node clear is a huge plus! Know that we are all here walking next to you and cheering you on...so glad you are well enough to give us an update...stay strong...

Glad to see you here and read about your progress. You are right. One step at the time. Prayers are with you every step of the way.

Great news Suzanne and thank you for taking time to write to us all. Thinking of you daily. Keep strong and REST. Love and hugs Sarah

Wonderful news! The lymph nodes make a huge difference. So good to see you here again.
Prayers continue...