News At Last

Melissa's Preemptive Strike 

It's been a long time coming and we finally know that Melissa will have surgery next Friday, November 22. What we don't know is the result of the genetic test, which determines the removal of the ovary and fallopian tube. She will stay to recover for a few days and pathology results from the lymph nodes will take about 5 days. That will determine the length and type of chemo and if radiation is necessary. Final cancer staging will be completed at that time. Melissa will have to be completely healed before they start the chemo so at the very least it will be 4 weeks after surgery. That will be right around Christmas! 

Melissa took a preemptive strike and cut off her hair in attempt to make losing it less dramatic! One thing that is going to be very difficult for her is that she will not be able to eat spicy food! It will actually cause damage to her so she can't cheat even a little. To hear her tell it, that's the worst news of all. 

Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers through this difficult waiting game. I know she and her family have been very blessed and feel your love. Also a big thanks to those of you who are participating in fund raising, it is much appreciated. 

                                                                                                                          ~Nicole