1 step forward, two steps back

After meeting with Dr Fong today we are a little glum, with a pinch of anxiety thrown in. It's sometimes hard to be cheerful and positive during such an invasive disease, but that's part of the roller coaster effect it has with your emotions, I guess. The Dr. said the biopsy came out 90% as expected, but there were two lymph nodes with cancer, (not like one as we hoped) and there is some very small microscopic cancerous cells still in her mouth. Luckily it's on the top layer of the tissue, but Di has to go back in for another surgery next week where they will take out more tissue in the back of her mouth. We also talked about radiation treatments, which will likely begin in mid September, around the time of our 21st wedding anniversary! SO with the upcoming surgery and the 6 week round of radiation, we know this battle is a tough one, but we will prevail, one day at a time. Diane is feeling bad she has not been able to thank everyone here for your help, but the best part of her day is the notes, comments and cards she gets from all of her friends. She loves getting e-mails to her address: onebusyone@aol.com. Wow, I knew I married someone very special, but based on the amount of cards and e-mails, I guess everyone else knows it too. She is an amazing and special woman.