Careful what you wish....

SO the verdict is in.. Went to see the docs (all three of them) today and as usual it was interesting. If I had called central casting it could not have been better. Chemo doctor comes in first and sets up the mood. "You know that this is a very interesting disease, but we have develop incredible tools" As he is giving me the "oh you are in deep doodoo" lecture surgeon doctor walks in. This man is confidence and honesty personified. I so trust him it's not even funny.

He starts by telling me that once again it seems that he will be operating me. HOWEVER there are many risks and complications. Some background 1) cancer 2.0 is still resident and about 3 inches in size 2) also worth noting this surgery would also remove the lymph nodes that are affected similar to what happens during breast cancer surgery. 3) The axillary vein would be the boundary of where work can be done, any work beyond that boundary would create lots and lots of problems. 4) That boundary and any lymph node issues would bring something called Lymphedema and possible although unlikely issues with the mobility of the arm.

So what are the choices?? Choices 1) is no surgery and some additional radiation, this would be the easiest route although the one with the absolute highest risk of cancer returning. Choice 2) Have surgery and risk all the complications mentioned above. The surgery would be about 3-4 days in the hospital with 3-5 weeks of recovery. There are no guarantees, but having surgeon doc (who I adore) visually do reconnaissance makes me feel much better. If he can't get all the cancer out, nobody can, and if that is the case...we gave it our best try.

So tomorrow I will call Dr Surgeon and tell him to go at it asap!