A mini update and more to come on Monday.....

Patti continues to recover quite well from the reconstructive surgery.  She is still restricted and was told:  No lifting - no pulling - no pushing....RED LIGHT!  For those of you who are old school, you will get this.  If not, Dale, Patti and I do!

She even has a warranty with her new el natural ah hummm thingy...As Aunt Betty always said, "Anyways.........."


Patti also saw the radiation doctor on Friday (yes, this is what she decided to do on Valentine's Day).

Here is the plan for Patti: 

• Treatment plan is next Monday 2/24  - Mapping the area where radiation will be performed.
• Simulation of the radiation process.
• Cat Scan - 3D imaging to understand what needs to be done and areas of focus
• Model the radiation to Patti's body, which will tailor treatment to her specifically.
• Radiation treatment will begin the following week (exact date TBD).  Patti will have treatment at Froedert due to the Falls Medical facility being closed for the next 3 months for renovations. 
• 6 weeks - 5 days a week - 15-20 minutes per session. 
• Note - the doctor increased this by one week (calls it a boost on the scar) due to the size of the tumor, where the knife and cancer passed through. 

Things to watch for:

• The risk of lymphedema is always there.  Patti is keeping a very close eye on this, keeping an eye on her right arm and also being mindful of any injury to her (cuts, scratches, etc.)
• Lung issues due to radiation - doctors states less than 2%