All smiles!

After a funny and slightly awkward interaction with a medical student; Dr. Gillanders went over the pathology report with me.

Tumor 1.1 cm (smaller than previously thought)

Clear margins (healthy tissue all around tumor removed -- so got it all )

So confirmed stage one tumor

No lymph node involvement so no metastatic carcinoma

Grade LOWERED to 2 (from three)
This is super news! Less aggressive disease process= less likely spread

Dr. G would have recommended they do the oncotype so is glad that's well underway.

He removed my tape (finally) -- clipped a stitch which was sticking out. Says wound looks good. He seemed pleased and happy for me, in his own nerdy way.