Nicole spoke to the surgeon a few minutes ago, the news was mixed. The good news first of course: the lymph nodes were still clear.
The bad news is the tumor was slightly bigger than they originally thought, and it means Nicole is headed back for more surgery to ensure the margins around the tumor are definitely clear. The process of removing more tissue after the initial surgery isn't necessarily abnormal, but of course it's not the result we were hoping for.
We'll be meeting with the oncologist next week to discuss the treatment, and based on the results to date, find out whether he recommends chemo or not. We have our fingers crossed.
Nic is recovering well from the first surgery. She's still sore and can't do much with her right arm, but otherwise is normal. She thanks everyone for the cards, flowers, food, and positive reinforcement!
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