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Originally Posted by jannieC
Great news today- negative margins and only one lymph node effected (affected?). We are all thrilled and relieved beyond words. My mom is the strongest woman I know! |
So can they remove the lymph node? With my Mom's pancreatic cancer, once it had spread to lymph nodes, there was nothing they could do(okay, there "could" have been REALLY long operation, called a Whipple Procedure[if memory serves], where they remove the pancreas, gall bladder, and a BUNCH of other stuff...but they first biopsy a lymph node, and if it's positive, they don't go through with the operation. They came out after about 30 minutes, and told us she'd be out of surgery, in a few minutes, so I[me, and my damned research] knew, that there was no hope. And sure enough, the doctor confirmed what I knew.
Maybe some lymph nodes can be removed, prior to it spreading to others?
Obviously, I hope so. I'm glad to hear she's so strong with this.
Edit - I just read the link. Awesome news!!!!