In fact, I was cancer free before surgery because I had a what's called a "complete response" to chemotherapy. The chemo killed all the cancer in my breast and lymph node. Not one cell remained! We are just ecstatic.
My surgeon called it a medical miracle. I called it a giant answer to prayer. This is exactly what I prayed for again and again over the last 5 months. And many, many others prayed for that as well. Thank you prayer warriors. God is faithful.
My surgeon removed 4 lymph nodes. 1 showed evidence of "dead cancer" (i.e. scar tissue) and the other 3 showed no cancer at all. This is another huge answer to prayer because I didn't want to have many lymph nodes removed because that puts you at more risk of lymphadema.
The original breast tumor was just scar tissue. Amazing! I could not be happier.
So, no more "bump" because we have Elise and no more "lump" because the lump was killed by chemo and then chopped off. I guess I should change my blog name!
Praise GOD!! I've been waiting for your update all day. So happy for you. Amazing news!!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful! Praise God.
ReplyDeleteSooo happy for you and your family!!!
ReplyDeleteAnna (long time reader)
This is just the BEST news I've seen in months. Cheers to being cancer-free!!
ReplyDeleteIncredible, amazing, wonderful news!!!!!! So very happy for you!
ReplyDeleteBeen following you for a couple months, ecstatic to hear this wonderful news. Praise God!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely WONDERFUL news!!!! But don't change your blog name, it will keep you humble and thankful!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord!!!! Total answer to prayer! You should change it to SURVIVOR!! Thanks for sharing your story. I'm sure it's been great support for others in your situation.
ReplyDeleteNow go hug your baby girl!
xoxo
Been reading for many months. So very Happy for you and your news!!!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Way to go, lady! You did it! Now you can start a whole new chapter, named anything you like.
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing news!!! Now you can enjoy your life without worry with your husband and beautiful baby girl!
ReplyDeleteGod is good! Wonderful news! I've been reading during your journey and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI just got goosebumps and cheered out loud when I read this post!! So happy for you, you are a fighter and an inspiration to so many!
ReplyDeleteSo, so happy for you! Hope you're healing well and fully :)
ReplyDeleteI woke up this morning and immediately started to think about you and smiled. You are the strongest young woman I know. I hope your pain is minimal today as you rejoice this great news :) Love you friend!!
ReplyDeleteGod is good!!! I am so happy and overjoyed for you and your family. You are such an amazing person who fought all the way to the end. Good for you! I am sure your family is proud of how strong of a woman you are, such an inspiration. God bless. :)
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! So happy to hear this news.
ReplyDeleteGOD IS GOOD! This is wonderful news! Blessings to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteGod is so FAITHFUL to answer our prayers!!!! I've been reading the whole time and got the hugest smile when I saw this post! Thank you for sharing your miracle with us!
ReplyDeleteI am SOOOOO excited to hear this!! GOD IS GOOD!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news!!! Now just relax and enjoy that little girl!!
ReplyDeleteI could not be more happy for you and your little family :) Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI am SO happy for you Kirsten!! Answers to many prayers!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! I;ve been following you since Newly Weds Next Door and was devistated when I came across this blog from another blog I follow. I've been praying for you and your family along with many other people and am so happy to read this wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteI have twins and they both had UTI's as very young babies so we've also put your daughter in our prayers that all is okay with her.
Enjoy the weekend!
Sarah
happatwin2@hotmail.ca
Reading and Praying from Canada!!
That is awesome! I've been following you for the past few months and prayed for you and your baby. I lit a candle for you before your surgery. Another answered prayer.
ReplyDelete-P from Canada
AHHHHHHH!!!!!! I have been waiting for this MIRACLE news!!! Praying, believing, and having faith that no matter what-God is in control! I remember hearing those cancer-free words and I am over the moon excited for you!!! Breathe deeply, sister, and enjoy the beautiful miracle that you cuddle in your arms. All my love to you, my survivor sister...<3
ReplyDeleteMark 5:36
Jeremiah 29:11
Amazing news. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and continuing prayers for a quick recovery! The first week after a bilateral mastectomy really is the worst...it is all uphill from here! Hug that baby tightly and praising God for you!!
ReplyDeleteGod is so Good! Thrilled for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteIsn't amazing that you can just weep happy tears for someone you have never, ever met. I am not the least bit surprised at your good news, but so, so, so happy for you. God is so faithful, no matter the circumstances.
ReplyDeleteTo God be the glory! I got chills after reading this report. Our God is HEALER, awesome in Power! Huge Congrats to you!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing news!! I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such great news.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful news! I am so happy to hear this great news for you and your family. I've followed along your journey through your blog, and am so pleased to hear you are Cancer Free!!! Hope you a great recovery from surgery too!
ReplyDeleteGlory to God!!! congratulations & so so happy for you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful, wonderful news!!! So happy for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteYour fans in Colorado have just one word for you: Outstanding! We love you.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! What amazing news! I have followed your story since I heard about your diagnosis. Great great great news!
ReplyDeleteSo, so happy for you!! God is good.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is SUCH happy news!!!!!!!! God is oh so great.
ReplyDeleteBaruch HaShem! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
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