Thursday, March 8, 2007

And We're Off!!

The surgery has been scheduled for Thursday, April 5th. I also learned today that the node sample that was taken on Monday was clear. However, the doctor warned us that the node biopsy is not 100% accurate. They will remove the "sentinel node" during the surgery and test it then too.

Thank you all for your comments - they're fun to read!

Aunt Karen and Uncle Dan - time for a high speed connection.

Love,
Sandy and Matt

9 comments:

Liz said...

Hi guys,
We just wanted to thank you for keeping us updated. We are praying for a very successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. We love you guys very much!
Scott, Liz & Isabella

k&d said...

hIGH SPEED IS NOT AVAILABLE OUT HERE IN THE BOONIES. IT HAS BEEN 2 YEARS SINCE THIS FAMILY HAS HAD A CRISIS AND AS YOU KNOW WE ARE VERY GOOD AT SUPPORT. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO CALL THE AUNTIES,WE ARE LIKE AN ARMY YOU KNOW. LYK

Pam Roble said...

Sandy and Matt,

I have been wanting to call since hearing of your diagnosis. Knowing how difficult it is to take a plethora of calls at this time, it's great to have this method of staying in touch.

I'm glad to hear that you're having a sentinal node biopsy. That's what I had also, and was glad that I did.

Let me know if there is anything I can do. Anything. You can do this!! Not only that but you will come out better on the other end!!

Love you lots,
Pam

Laura said...

Hi Sandy,
Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and will in the upcoming weeks. My sister is coming up on 7 years of being cancer free after her diagnosis at age 39. By the way I saw holiday pics of your girls-they are truly beautiful!!
Sending positive thoughts up your way,
Laura(who worked with your Mom for years!!)

Dad said...

Had a little trouble with the Google account opening procedure (I think I may have about 40 of them now) but I'm in. I've been reading all the notes and it's pretty apparent that you have a big fan club as a support group. Imagine that. I'll share a story about you with the group that makes me smile. Last week in the middle of all this unfolding, but before meeting with the surgeon, I told you that you'd feel better once you had a game plan and could start working on the execution. And you said, "Right, but first I think we have to get a little better understanding of what the opposing team is up to." Pretty good attitude and sense of humor in the face of some heavy duty news and decisions. But that’s just a couple of the things that you’re all about, good attitude and sense of humor.

Love you, Dad

Linda Holinga said...

Hi, Sandy: I'm Steve's cousin Linda about 72 times removed, who lives in Louisiana. "Yep, we got us speshul transmitters down heer in Podunk that lets us git yer news ever now an' agin." Oh, thank God I was born in Illinois!!!Your mom told me about your news and upcoming surgery. Just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers. If you are half as strong as Jeanne (and I'm certain that you ARE your mother's daughter!), you and your family will come through this journey with flying colors. Much love to y'all, Linda Holinga

Unknown said...

Hi Sandy,
Jon and I just wanted to send our love to you and Matt and the girls. I am not sure if you know but I am an ICU RN and am pretty familiar with all this intense medical speak, so if you need to talk or ask questions or vent about anything just give me a call. Good call on the blogging.
Love ya, Jessie

Bob Suycott said...

Sandy,

Cynthia and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you work through this. Please let me know if there is anything we can do.

Bobby & Cynthia Suycott

Sandy's sister said...

Hi Guys,

I love you all tons-n-tons...yes quinny, you too!!
And know that everythings gonna be all right. Sandy, you're a strong woman...now it's time to hear you roar! See you guys soon.

xoxo
Sharon