Is it too soon to celebrate?

mixtymotions
mixtymotions Member Posts: 31 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Initial pathology indicates clear margins around my tumor and sentinal node was negative for cancer. After the many weeks of worry following my diagnosis and anticipation over this surgery, I want to celebrate this good news. Am I jumping the gun?

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  • Joan41
    Joan41 Member Posts: 3
    #2
    Every Day is a Blessing
    Mixtymotions,

    Congratulations on your good news!!! Celebrate away! Each day may not always bring good news (cancer is a real sneaky player sometimes), but for today, you are blessed! Enjoy it, and share that positive emotion with the friends and family around you!

    God bless!
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
    #3
    Celebrate regardless
    Hi, Cynthia -

    I assume that by "initial pathology," you mean the tests done during your surgery, is that right? I'm new to the board, so forgive me if I'm a little behind -- your profile says that you just had your surgery yesterday? If that's correct, then you should -- right now and at the very least -- celebrate getting that surgery over and done with!

    I also had lumpectomies and sentinel node biopsies, on both sides, on June 11th. I'm sure your surgeon told you that there's a chance that the final pathology could disagree with the during-surgery pathology, either regarding the margins or the sentinel node(s). But I can tell you that my surgeon got my final pathology 5 days after my surgery, and it all agreed with the initial pathology -- nice, pretty, clear margins and negative nodes.

    So I will hope for the same for you. In the meantime, absolutely go ahead and celebrate where you are now, and take good care of yourself post-surgery. Did your surgeon tell you when he/she would have the final pathology?

    Traci
  • aurora2009
    aurora2009 Member Posts: 544 Member
    #4
    TraciInLA said:

    Celebrate regardless
    Hi, Cynthia -

    I assume that by "initial pathology," you mean the tests done during your surgery, is that right? I'm new to the board, so forgive me if I'm a little behind -- your profile says that you just had your surgery yesterday? If that's correct, then you should -- right now and at the very least -- celebrate getting that surgery over and done with!

    I also had lumpectomies and sentinel node biopsies, on both sides, on June 11th. I'm sure your surgeon told you that there's a chance that the final pathology could disagree with the during-surgery pathology, either regarding the margins or the sentinel node(s). But I can tell you that my surgeon got my final pathology 5 days after my surgery, and it all agreed with the initial pathology -- nice, pretty, clear margins and negative nodes.

    So I will hope for the same for you. In the meantime, absolutely go ahead and celebrate where you are now, and take good care of yourself post-surgery. Did your surgeon tell you when he/she would have the final pathology?

    Traci

    Every step is an accomplishment!!!!!!!!!
    And so far you've had some very good news. Not to mention the surgury is over, you'll probably get the final pathology report, about 4-5 days after surgury like Traci said, but they get a pretty good idea of what's giong on during surgury and if thry already told you that your nodes were clean then that's great news!

    Congratulations, on this first mile stone, and welcome to a wonder place to come for understanding and support, please come back often and share you juorney with us, You'll be glad you did.

    May God Bless You Always

    Aurora
  • faithandprayer
    faithandprayer Member Posts: 177
    #5
    Starting the Celebration
    mixtymotions (love the name) -

    Starting the celebration for you now...cracking an ice cold Pepsi, sending a toast and squealing "whoo hoo". Allow yourself to enjoy your good news!

    If you want to share, would love to hear what your next steps are...and if you want, we'll be here to walk them with you - each step of the way!

    Welcome Hugs,
    KC
  • Eil4186
    Eil4186 Member Posts: 949
    #6
    No, those are good signs and
    No, those are good signs and reasons to begin feeling optimistic. Your pathology report will give you a more clear description of your cancer and help guide your oncologist as he/she decides on your treatment.
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
    #7
    faithandprayer said:

    Starting the Celebration
    mixtymotions (love the name) -

    Starting the celebration for you now...cracking an ice cold Pepsi, sending a toast and squealing "whoo hoo". Allow yourself to enjoy your good news!

    If you want to share, would love to hear what your next steps are...and if you want, we'll be here to walk them with you - each step of the way!

    Welcome Hugs,
    KC

    Celebrating
    Wait, wait for me -- I'm a Pepsi girl too, would hate for you to drink alone, KC!

    Toasting to Mixtymotions' good news!

    Traci
  • mlmjt1
    mlmjt1 Member Posts: 537 Member
    #8
    mixttymotions
    Great news. Congratulations and I sure would celebrate. Keep us posted

    Linda T
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #9
    Welcome, mixtymotions
    Good news. So, celebrate - go ahead. Surgery = done, which is a big step.

    You describe "initial" pathology - final pathology will determine recommended next steps.

    Again, welcome.
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #10
    Go ahead and jump!!
    No you are not jumping the gun!! Anytime you have cause to celebrate...do it!! I look for any reason to celebrate (which is daily it you visit this board everyday!!). I'm one of those people that will use her good china for no reason. Why save it for a few days out of the year? I want to enjoy it as often as I can. I am worth it to eat pizza off the prettiest best dishes I own, so why not? I wear my prettiest dress up jewelry with jeans or use often anything that is saved for "special occasions" only. I believe in celebrating life!! So, go ahead....feel good....celebrate!!! :) Pammy
  • faithandprayer
    faithandprayer Member Posts: 177
    #11
    Akiss4me said:

    Go ahead and jump!!
    No you are not jumping the gun!! Anytime you have cause to celebrate...do it!! I look for any reason to celebrate (which is daily it you visit this board everyday!!). I'm one of those people that will use her good china for no reason. Why save it for a few days out of the year? I want to enjoy it as often as I can. I am worth it to eat pizza off the prettiest best dishes I own, so why not? I wear my prettiest dress up jewelry with jeans or use often anything that is saved for "special occasions" only. I believe in celebrating life!! So, go ahead....feel good....celebrate!!! :) Pammy

    Love It
    Pammy, did you know that since I joined, every single time I come upon, or am fortunate to receive one of your posts, my monitor actually smiles (and then, of course, I do, too). Yup. It's your contagious gift :-) :-) :-)

    Sending Smiles Back,
    KC
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #12
    faithandprayer said:

    Love It
    Pammy, did you know that since I joined, every single time I come upon, or am fortunate to receive one of your posts, my monitor actually smiles (and then, of course, I do, too). Yup. It's your contagious gift :-) :-) :-)

    Sending Smiles Back,
    KC

    Awww...I'm blushing!!
    Then I have done what I wanted to do, make people smile. It is one thing I have to offer that does not cost a thing!! It is a gift the Lord gave me and I will do my best to always use it for the good of someone else. Thank you. I'm glad I made you smile. :) Pammy
  • sgamtd
    sgamtd Member Posts: 124
    #13
    Celebrate good now, come on come on (sing along)
    Mixty- it is time to celebrate, so glad you have the surgery behind you, with good report on node, you took the first big step Friday. Congratulations- Hope you are pain free, if not take the meds. lol
    Sandy
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #14
    sgamtd said:

    Celebrate good now, come on come on (sing along)
    Mixty- it is time to celebrate, so glad you have the surgery behind you, with good report on node, you took the first big step Friday. Congratulations- Hope you are pain free, if not take the meds. lol
    Sandy

    I would celebrate! I
    I would celebrate! I celebrate everyday I am alive! So, do it!
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #15
    survivorbc09 said:

    I would celebrate! I
    I would celebrate! I celebrate everyday I am alive! So, do it!

    Everyday is a ***t. You
    Everyday is a gift. You just have to appreciate it and take it one step at a time!

    Hugs, Diane
  • faithandprayer
    faithandprayer Member Posts: 177
    #16
    Final Path
    Mixty,
    Just wondering if you've received any final pathology report info yet?
    Been thinking of you!
    KC

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