Following up with the surgeon

Today's first visit with the doctor after the operation was a bit of a let-down. He did not have a pathology report but had talked with someone over the phone. The tumor was 4.5 cms across. There were 7 lymph nodes involved although he took out more. The drain stays in until Friday or Monday, and things look good from his point of view. He didn't answer whether there were live cancer cells or not.

The visit with the oncologist is 14 December. He's the one who says if there is another round of chemo before the radiation sessions. His opinion on a prognosis is more meaningful.

There's a physio session on the 9th. One piece of good news is the doctor thought she could start driving soon. As she can only use one hand I'm glad we don't own a Rolls Royce.