Emily had her one week post-op appointment today with her surgeon, where many prayers were answered.

All four drains were removed in office, and she was given clearance to finally sleep on her side. Is there anything better than a great night of rest?! She immediately felt physical relief having these removed, and everything continues heal wonderfully. 

Pathology report was also a huge praise, confirming no further spread. The cancerous tumor removed during her mastectomy measured 5cm (a little larger than a golf ball) with negative margins. Five lymph nodes were also removed, one was the known malignant lymph node, and the other four precautionarily taken were clear.

Next steps look like: (1) Meeting with Oncologist next week to discuss Chemotherapy plan (2) Meeting again with Surgeon on May 16 to look at healing process and discuss surgery for Port Placement. 

Prayer requests in interium: (1) Pain relief under right arm from lymph node removal and that (2) the healing process continues to progress well.

We expect to share an update with you after meeting with Oncologist next week! Thank you all for continuing to pray for Emily daily as she beats this Breast Cancer once and for all!!!