For the last month, some of you have known that I've been fighting a private battle with my breast cancer diagnosis. Only in the last week have I asked another member (our lovely Sassy) to reveal this to you, my CS family/community, as I was having surgery this week -- on Monday, Aug 17th -- and the tumor was removed along with biopsys made of my lymph nodes. Many of you prayed for me, kept me in your thoughts, and sent well wishes privately thru email. I really appreciate the warmness of your affections...and today I wanted to let you all know that the result of the surgery was great, and my prognosis is excellent. There was no spread of the cancer to my lymphatic system and my doctors feel confident that due to the early detection and intervention thru surgery, all was removed and I will only have to endure minimal radiation and chemo as a precaution. Altho recurrence is always an issue with cancer, I have begun a naturopathic journey of treatment also -- this with help (thru emails and phone conversations) of the wonderful Dru (Diane) -- there are so many others who have sent ecards and words of encouragement thru emails...some here, some on another site, some thru private email...I just wanted to take this opportunity, using the forums, to let others here know that there truly are angels
amongst us -- right here on CS -- they have been doing their magic on my behalf, keeping me supported with their beautiful hearts
-- I will never be able to express eloquently enough how much I truly appreciate these folks and everyone who prayed privately for me...so I will say thank you to one and all...and have sent private messages to those I hold dearest.
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