Yesterday, Mother got the news that although they found a small cancerous pocket in the middle of the large mass they removed, it was contained by the mass and was only 8mm in size. All the tissue at the margins tested OK. So they are certain they got all the cancer that was in there, and she will probably not have to undergo chemotherapy or radiation. Another hurray!
Mother had a bit of trouble on Thursday, experiencing sudden and prolonged chills. Rick to the rescue! He knew where everything is, and covered her up in lots of blankets. He told the nurse about it, who told Dr. Becker. The doctor said this was a symptom of post surgical sepsis, so he ordered several tests and put her on antibiotic immediately. He confirmed last night that she had a UTI called pseudomonas. She has felt so much better since the antibiotic started that she is back to being the star patient.
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