And there was JOY in Boobburgh!!
By Kathy Reschini Sweeney, a survivor
I just got the call from the surgeon and she got it all!!!
This means the best possible outcome - I am now cancer free - no chemo - no radiation - no more surgery in the near future.
I am now an official member of the High Risk Surivor's Group at the Hillman Center.
Wanted to share part of the conversation with Dr. B:
Dr B: "I, uh, ended up taking more than I planned."
Me: "No shit. I picked that up when I looked in the mirror and saw the divot!"
Dr. B (laughing): "Yeah, I figured you'd notice. You wanted to be aggressive so I took a larger radius of tissue."
Me (laughing): "As long as it's good news, I don't care if you took a couple of ribs."
Dr. B: "We have lots of resources to deal with the lost tissue - don't worry about it."
Me: "Are you f'n kidding me? Who cares?! I'll just shove a nerf ball in there if I need to."
Dr. B: "I love the calls where everyone laughs."
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone for the positive vibes, the supportive messages and the prayers. No one will ever convince me they didn't make a difference.
More later, and I hope to be blogging about other subjects very soon. For now, please join me in a virtual toast - I am about ready to start Happy Hour!!!
xo
Love,
Kathy
YAY! God is Great!!
Posted by: Cris | 02/10/2012 at 10:57 AM
Great news!!! The best possible news!!!
Mimosas for everyone!
Posted by: Pam aka SisterZip | 02/10/2012 at 11:02 AM
Awesome news Kathy!!!
Posted by: Peach Blossom | 02/10/2012 at 11:09 AM
And let there be music!
Posted by: Kaye Barley | 02/10/2012 at 11:13 AM
There's good news, and then there's GREAT HONKIN' NEWS!!
SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
Posted by: Tom | 02/10/2012 at 11:14 AM
Doing the Happy Dance!
Posted by: peach | 02/10/2012 at 11:28 AM
Pop! Clink! That's my cyber champagne toast.
Posted by: Elaine Viets | 02/10/2012 at 11:31 AM
Lucking fucky, I say. THIS IS AWESOME!!
Posted by: sarah | 02/10/2012 at 11:35 AM
A nerf ball, thank you for the belly laugh!
Posted by: Carla | 02/10/2012 at 11:47 AM
Absolutely wonderful news. Happy tears up here in Canada! Nerf balls for everyone!
Posted by: gaylin in Vancouver | 02/10/2012 at 11:48 AM
Excellent! Love the nerf ball!
Posted by: Ramona | 02/10/2012 at 11:57 AM
Wonderful news, Kathy!!
Posted by: marie | 02/10/2012 at 12:28 PM
YAY YAY YAY!!!!
Posted by: Cynthia D'Alba (AKA ArkansasCyndi) | 02/10/2012 at 12:35 PM
I suggest a new celebratory cocktail based on the traditional Highball - named, of course, the Nerfball! William, this is your assignment.
Posted by: Tom | 02/10/2012 at 02:03 PM
HOORAY, Kathy! I hope your greens fee covers repairing that divot:)
Posted by: Doc In CA | 02/10/2012 at 02:09 PM
YES!!!!!!!!
Posted by: kris | 02/10/2012 at 02:09 PM
Whoooo hooooo!!! I am so relieved and so very, very happy for you, Kathy! Divots be damned.
Posted by: Annette Dashofy | 02/10/2012 at 02:16 PM
Nerfballs all 'round, says I.
Fantastic news, Kathy. We can all now breathe a heavy sigh of relief, after holding our collective breath for the last two weeks.
Cheers!
Posted by: Karen in Ohio | 02/10/2012 at 04:00 PM
The Nerfball Cocktail (named such in honor of Kathy Sweeney by request):
1 part vodka
2 parts creme de cacao
2 parts cream
Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker, add ice, shake until container is frosted. Strain into champagne goblet, top with whipped cream. Goes best with something terrific to celebrate!
Posted by: William | 02/10/2012 at 04:39 PM
Great recipe, William!
Posted by: Storyteller Mary | 02/10/2012 at 04:52 PM
Wonderful news Kathy!
Posted by: Diana in STL | 02/10/2012 at 05:04 PM
Great news Kathy! I have all the ingredients for a Nerfball too!
Posted by: Al_S | 02/10/2012 at 08:35 PM
I think I have the ingredients, too, Al. Let's toast Kathy tonight!
Posted by: Karen in Ohio | 02/10/2012 at 09:08 PM
William, I knew you were the man for the job!
Posted by: Tom | 02/10/2012 at 09:12 PM
Woohoo!
Posted by: Meryl Neiman | 02/10/2012 at 09:42 PM