CaseyMy wife has been going through the same thing over the last several months. She had two surgeries (the second to make sure they got everything) , the chemo and radiation. Praise God those rounds are over. In the course of the partial mastectomy, what was intended to be removing a few lymph nodes (I think it is called Sentinel nodes), they had to remove MANY complete lymph nodes. The doctor was confused because she only had stage one and it didn't make sense that it could have spread to the lymph nodes.Ultimately, they discovered she has Leukemia (CLL) on top of the breast cancer. Thankfully, the CLL isn't the death sentence it was 20 years ago and she is suppose to live a normal life span. Joking with the doctor, she said that was upsetting news as she had planned to live to be 100 and now he tells her she will only live a normal lifespan. Truly, that is one piece of advice. Stay positive. Keep you sense of humour. She also jokes when she wants me to get something for her (like a glass of water), you have to be nice to me cause I have dos (two) cancersBecause of the removal of the lymph nodes, one of the biggest issues she now faces is lymphedema (swelling of the arm and hand). We ask your prayers for that.Because of her positive attitude, the oncology staff recommended her to be in a Breast Cancer awareness issue in the newspaper (along with 4 or 5 other survivors). Her overall theme was to be positive. Take what life gives you and move on. God is in control