In yesterday's post I forgot to mention the drain tubes and staples. Yes, the drain tubes were removed yesterday at the doctor's office, and he removed about half the staples. Her wounds have no irritation, no infection, and only a small bit of inflammation near one of the tubes which decided to clog up over the course of the last few days. He said this was all normal and nothing to worry about as all drain tubes eventually clog up. Any further drainage will be minimal and reabsorbed by her body. The remaining staples will be removed at the next appointment which is next week.
Thanks for asking Joanne.
We have an appointment with a radiation oncologist tomorrow morning. Our doctor recommended we talk with radiation and chemotherapy oncologists. I'm thinking there may be some radiation administered toward those remaining lymph nodes in her armpit.
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