Nicole's Notes

Apparently it hasn't metastasized (spread to other organs), which is, of course VERY GOOD. There were cancer cells found in one lymph node (out of 21 in the tissue the doctor removed), which isn't perfect, but isn't so sucky either (more than two is officially considered sucky). Basically, it's not likely to have spread into the rest of the lymphatic system.

Because it hit me so young, however, the surgeon wants me to get some chemo. I go to see the chemo doctor (oncologist) on the 19th (it won't start until I'm completely recovered from the surgery). Side effects and duration depend on what drugs the oncologist decides to use. Probably just lack of energy and nausea. Goody. Just what someone who gets car sick anyway needs to hear! It won't be particularly heavy chemo (much less severe than breast cancer patients get, for example), so I will probably be able to work during it. That will all be determined later.