Waiting for biopsies and Phase Two

We have told several people that we wouldn't be updating this blog until we know more.  It would seem, however, that our friends still want to know how Vonnie is doing.  Also, without a posting they don't know how long we need to wait for results of the biopsies.

We are into our second full day at home. Vonnie is "slowly improving".  She is up, dressed and showered.  As long as she isn't moving much there is very little pain.  Her arm hurts when she tries to raise it or reach with it. Raising the right arm is quite painful.  She is required to hold her arm upright for one hour three to four times per day to avoid lymphoedema.  She keeps it propped up on several pillows and once up it doesn't hurt.

We won't get the results of the biopsies of the lymph nodes and the left breast "tumor" until next Wednesday late afternoon.  We have our next appointment with the plastic surgeon on Thursday. Once we have the biopsy results we can start with Phase Two.  She will be on Herceptin every three weeks for a year.  We don't know yet if she will need Chemo, Radiation, both or neither. 

Thanks to everyone that has posted comments, emailed, sent cards and flowers and brought meals.  It is amazing to us the extent of the outpouring of support we have received.  I doubt we will post again until after we get the biopsy results.  I go back to work tommorrow (Friday) and will work all the hours the store is open thru next Wednesday afternoon at 4pm when we head off to the Doctor's office.

We thank God for all our friends and family.  We feel your arms around us.  Those that are reading this blog that would be you! 

Len (and Vonnie)