Clear margins; lymph nodes negative.
Mike had his post-op follow-up visit today at the UW and we got the final pathology report (see above). After getting this awesome news, I realized that I had been pretty much holding my breath for the last 10 days waiting to hear the results. Thankfully we got the news we had been hoping and praying for.
The rest of the visit went well. Dr. Bhrany was impressed with how Mike is doing. He said the graft in the mouth looks really good. The graft on the wrist looks like it is supposed to. I hesitate to say that it "looks good" because, to be honest, it looks kind of gruesome! But the doctor assured us that it is healing perfectly. The last of the staples were removed from Mike's neck, and that entire incision is also healing remarkably well. Truly, if you didn't know Mike had surgery on his face less than two weeks ago, I don't think you would notice the scar on the chin. The doctors did an amazing job of reconstruction.
So all in all, today was a great day. Mike obviously still has lots of healing to do. He is sore, bruised, and definitely battered. I told him he'll have to come up with a really good story to explain all the scars - somehow "tonsil cancer" doesn't have enough oomph. I'm thinking something more along the lines of being kidnapped by pirates. Or perhaps a bizarre banjo accident?!?!?
I think the best medicine of all for Mike will come on Saturday evening when Aaron arrives home after 8 months in London. It will be such a treat to have him around the house again before he heads back to New York for his senior year at Sarah Lawrence. Both Mike and I are looking forward to hearing all the stories (at least the ones he is willing to tell) of his time in England, Morrocco, and France.
I think I will retire the blog for now. At some point I may write on another topic, as this was a fun way for me to keep in touch with people. Once again, we thank you all for your loving support through this whole adventure.
6 comments:
What wonderful news, thanks for this great way to update us all.
Mike had wonderful care between you and the hospital staff. We are so happy to hear of his progress and the "all clear" report.
Sending love and hugs to you both -
Tom & Cathy
The key word here is "wonderful" :-)
tee hee
It doesn't get any better than that! Great news--thanks for the update :)
Maria
Tricia and Mike--Thanks for keeping us all posted even as you were going through quite a traumatic event! We are happier than words can express at the reported results--and can only guess at your joy and relief. We look forward to seeing you guys soon, and in the meantime, lots of love and best of luck!
xoxoxo
Sarah, Steve, and Brenda
"somehow "tonsil cancer" doesn't have enough oomph." Oh yes it does! Before Mike's experience I could never have imagined that tonsils could be lethal... I am so glad the the path report was so positive! You are both remarkable in your handling of this challenge. Thanks for keeping us posted through all of this...We'll be in touch...Hi to Aaron..Love, Ann
Home again, home again, rigidy jig!! I couldn't be happier for you, Mike, and for Tricia and the rest of your loving family!!!!
The outcome of all this is absolutely wonderful and I am so happy for you all.
Get some great sleep now that you are home and have had a great report!!
Lov, Diane
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