Good news, finally

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The second sample had a "clean margin", so they went ahead and did the reconstructive surgery on my mother's cheek.  She's fretting a bit about the scar, but very glad it's over.  As far as I know, that's it:  no further treatment (except sunscreen and eternal vigilance) is needed

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So glad to hear that it went well. :)

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Thank you!

It's been a bit upsetting, like seeing into the future, imagining a time when she isn't here. My parents have been active and healthy to an almost improbable degree: even my father, who was diagnosed with coronary artery disease 20 years ago, has managed to avoid having even a first bypass.