I am Cancer Free!!

News Flash!!! I got the call from my surgeon this afternoon. She got the pathology report back from the lab and it is good news! The cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes and no additional surgery is required. This means I am cancer free!!!!!!!! What a great feeling after all these months of worry. I will still have to go through more cancer treatment (maybe chemo and definitely radiation) but I feel like the worst is behind me. Again, I want to thank all of you for your love and support over the past couple of months. It has been difficult to keep positive and knowing that you all are here for me has made a world of difference.

xoxox Susan

Tomorrow is the day!

Ok, I would be lying to you if I told you that I'm not nervous about tomorrow's surgery. I have been able to keep my mind focused on other things but now it is really hitting me. Tomorrow can be life changing. Is it good news or bad news? The unknown is frightening. That being said, I do know two things for sure. One is that I have LOTS and LOTS of friends and family supporting me. This is life changing in itself. I've put myself out there by writing this blog and being so open about the cancer. The response is just amazing. The second thing is that love is all around us (and we don't always realize it or embrace it) and we all should take the opportunity to grab it and hold it close to our hearts because it's all that really matters in this world.
That's all for now. Talk to you all later.

xoxo Susan

Surgery is Scheduled!!!

After a long two months I finally have a surgery date. I decided to stay in the area and get my treatment at Holy Family Hospital. My surgeon is Dr. Paula Muto and I am very confident in her ability to do the best job possible. Surgery date is Friday, March 13th. Now, I am not supersticious but another date would have been better. Oh heck, maybe 13 is lucky? At this point I am just happy to have a date. I will stay one night at Holy Family and will be home on saturday the 14th. I'm already looking forward to being home and I haven't even gone for the surgery! I'm sure all will go well. :) I will talk to you'all soon! xoxo

P.S. Our dear Der Hayr Vartan has broken his ankle and is going into surgery today. Let's all pray that his recovery is swift so he can be back to good health soon!