Surgery results

I got the results of the surgery from a secretary who was unable to answer any questions.

They removed 4 lymph nodes. One is cancerous.

The margins around the tumor, which turned out to be 2.6cm, are mostly cancer-free but there is evidence of a different non-invasive cancer there.

Chemo is highly likely, and will be done before the radiation.

Within the week, I will meet with the surgeon, the radiation doc and the chemo doc and have more information about the prognosis and treatment.


I must say, I find it appalling that not only did the surgeon not call me though a call was promised (I finally broke down and called her assistant), but to be given such results by a person who lacks the ability to answer the simplest question, namely HAS THE FUCKING THING SPREAD TO THE REST OF MY BODY? is unforgivable. Absolutely unforgivable. And we're not dealing with Yipahoopee State Medical Center, either. This is a well-respected hospital. Though not respected by me anymore.

We're not talking about a broken toe, here. I am speechless at the heartless and clinical way these results were handled.