Our last post stated that we were waiting until this week Wednesday/Thursday to find out the results of the lymph node dissection. Alyson received great news saying that her lymph nodes were clear, which means that the cancer did not spread into her body. This also means that she will NOT have to undergo Radiation therapy after chemo and her mastectomy. This is such a weight off of her shoulders, one to not have the cancer in her nodes, but two, she won't have to have radiation and all of its possible side affects.
We are taking the week off from doctor's appointments and will enjoy a quick trip to Iowa to see some dear friends from Texas. Yes, I said IOWA. We will go to the Iowa State Fair along with attending our very first Sweet Corn Festival...in IOWA. Should be fun! Iowa people!
Alyson will likely begin her chemo treatments somewhere around August 20. She will have 12 weeks of treatments. It will be once a week for 12 straight weeks. The other great thing about the nodes being negative is that the chemo will be less aggressive. We are seriously considering investing in what is called a "cold cap". She would wear this extremely cold cap during her infusions and it has proven, in many cases, to significantly reduce hair loss. It's expensive, but probably totally worth it.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and support! I will post more after we have more information from our next doctor's appointment on August 17.
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Brian & Alyson, that was great news to hear. I know God heard Alyson's name many times this past week. I hope you all have such a good time in Iowa. I would just give anything if Brooks and Brock would eat a big ole ear of corn at that festival. I will be keeping all of you in my prayers (as always). Enjoy the corn and the company and each other. I love you all.
Momma
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