Dr. Visits Today

This morning Melissa and Tyler met with a representative of the American Cancer Society. She visited with them and offered some publications on post cancer treatment and breast cancer questions that are frequently overlooked. She also discussed with them some options the hospital had for wigs and make up that would be donated  by the American Cancer Society. They then met with Dr. Shale, he was pleased with the way the drains have been draining and removed two of them. He then looked at the incisions from the mastectomy and the port placement and was happy with the way they were healing. He indicated that it would still be a couple more weeks before any expander filling could be done. He also said that Melissa could not return to work until all drains have been removed. She still has all of the restrictions on arm lifting. Next they met with Dr. Eddie Jordan. He gave them the official doctors records from both surgeons and from the pathology. He also added a prescription for coumadin. He said it is a very small dose just to prevent clotting around the port. That is probably the last appointment with him, unless they have any specific questions that involve him, which is rather unfortunate because he has been quite the character. He greeted Melissa "What's up girlfriend" as he entered the room and told her she was a cool chick. Both doctors indicated that they felt chemotherapy was going to be needed. This is due to her young age even though Pathology looked clear. They also indicated that radiation may not be necessary but they wanted Dr. Ingersoll to make the final call. Melissa, Tyler and family would like to thank everybody for their kind thoughts, prayers and fasting. They have been greatly felt and appreciated. Melissa's next appointment will be on Tuesday to see about removing the third drain tube.