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Good news, the pathology report from last Wednesday's biopsy procedure of the "suspect" lymph nodes near Mary Jo's lungs is complete. Her oncologist and thoracic surgeon both called yesterday to confirm that the biopsied lymph nodes tested are NOT malignant. The doctors noted that there is some type of metabolic activity going on there but it is not of concern to her cancer treatment at this time.
The next step in Mary Jo's care is to schedule the double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery as soon as possible. We assume that she will be admitted into the hospital by early next week. After Mary Jo recovers from initial surgery she will undergo chemotherapy treatments, then more reconstruction surgery and finally a complete hysterectomy surgery. A long road ahead but she is in great spirits and she is a strong girl. We can't express enough how much all your prayers and support have meant to us. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by so many good people.