No Cancer

I spent much of the day in Indianapolis yesterday at my post op appointment and after what seemed like interminable waiting, got my pathology report.

I do not have cancer.

The tumor was completely removed with wide margins as were eight lymph nodes and my spleen. In fact, I was told that since they got everything and there is no evidence of cancer, then I do not even need to do follow ups. I am done traveling down to Indianapolis for check ups!

Since half my pancreas is gone I do have to watch my blood sugar, and I have to be cautious with fried foods as the pancreas helps digest those, too. I am also at a higher risk for pneumonia and several other illnesses that the spleen helps to fight, and so I have to get periodic injections to boost my immunity. I can do all that.

It's hard to describe how I feel - relieved, grateful, humbled, blessed, teary, and very, very empathetic to those who have been on this journey or are just beginning it as well as for those whose pathology reports came back with different news than mine.

I do not have cancer. Delicious words!