I don't know why a second set of tests are being done. Dave talked to Dr. Ross's PA and I didn't; I usually have a lot more questions.
This diagram shows exactly how the sentinel lymph node biopsy was performed on Dave. Even the location of the tumor is where Dave's tumor was. I had seen these pictures earlier, but didn't focus in on them, so this should have been posted earlier. Oh well, live and learn. The only difference was that Dave had a second injection of the radioactive substance, since the first amount didn't drain to lymph nodes (having gotten 'rerouted' by his scar tissue) and he had a second incision once Dr. Ross saw that the substance flowed to a second set of lymph nodes deep under his clavicle.
The dye that is referenced in the first picture is a blue dye. Dave has an allergy to an ingredient in it, so only the radioactive substance was used, though they initially planned to do both. Now a blue dye is involved in the second set of testing on the node (the results we haven't yet heard). I don't know if it is the same blue dye or not.
His SteriStrips are coming off at the edges but have not fallen off.
And here he is, back from his morning swimming!
Great news!
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