When the call came from the surgeon’s office, I answered with nervous trepidation. I was so afraid I’d hear them tell me about melanoma in my lymph nodes, that it had somehow spread to nearby tissues, perhaps metastasized throughout my body. In my worst fears, my body’s cells had been completely replaced by melanoma infected cells, all replicating at such a rate that I had become more cancer than human, a malignant, spreading disease that devours all.
So, with these thoughts echoing in my brain, I answered the call.
“Mr. Adkins, great news! We were able to remove all of the melanoma from your shoulder and the lymph node biopsy was clear! I’m sure you were waiting eagerly to hear.”
I was so happy to hear those words, and I thanked the nurse for her call and the good news and kind words.
What a swift, horrifying process from diagnosis to surgery, and now recovery, and relief. My family and friends, thanks for all the well wishes and supportive messages! I hope you all know how much you mean to me.
I am so, so relieved.
Now I can get back to focusing on summer fun!
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