Surgery Scheduled

It has been a wild ride in the adventures the past 2 weeks. Angie has met with her oncologist, breast surgeon, radiation oncologist, plastic surgeon, and then breast surgeon again! Whew! And there was an MRI in there as well. Today- 8/12 we finally received news she will be scheduled on Wednesday for removal of the tumor. The MRI is showing some growth and we are looking forward to it being out of her body. Please pray for the procedure to go smoothly as 2 surgeons will be working together. She will have 3-4 weeks of healing and recovery before starting radiation. Thank you for your prayers and support, you each mean so much to us! 

It has been discouraging to not hear brighter news, but we still feel God's peace in this battle and trust we are not alone. 

From Angie:
Finally heard back about surgery date, next Wednesday the 18th.  I have to be at the hospital at 7:30 and surgery will be at 9:30/10:30.  It will be a little more involved than a simple lumpectomy because the area to be removed is large the plastic surgeon is involved too.  He will do a mammoplastic reduction approach as well as a lymph node biopsy.

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  1. CaroleAugust 15, 2021 at 12:36 PM

    Angie
    Prayers for great wisdom and skill for each surgeon. Again prayer for peace in your heart. Also alert minds to know how to treat your situation as God would. It seems to get dark before light comes. Sorry, old saying but often true. There is a hand holding yours and He does NOT let go. Amen to that.
    Carole

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