Pippin
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Well, we were at the surgeon's office today and the "pathology" that was "clear" was the sample from the colonoscopy, just a small sample that was from the edge of the tumor. It turns out, the center of the tumor was cancer, but it was small and is compltely removed. So, we are still very optimistic, but, over the next year, we will do blood-work every three months and also schedule another colonoscopy in a year, followed by every two years after. In five years, if everything is clear, we will be good for a long time.
My wife took this information pretty well. She's a brave gal and still smiling. Next Thursday, we see the oncologist and start planning the next twelve months visits.
The good news, the surgeon got it all and there was no penetration in the colon wall. There is no need for chemo and no need for radiation treatments of any kind. just lots of observation.
So, the other doctor's office that said the "pathology was clear" was premature. We were hoping that his was the final word, but the surgeon said, nope, beyond the shadow of a doubt, it was cancer and he is confident that I'll be around for many years.
The surgeon is a man of faith and always has his team pray over a patient before they begin surgery. I was in good hands.
This Christmas will be a special one and every day that follows will be a blessing.
Now that we have all sorted out the details and everyone has the correct information, we can all say thanks again for all the prayers and well-wishes.
I hope all of you have perfect health and happiness in the coming year. Have a safe and wonderful holiday.
Peace...
Pippin
My wife took this information pretty well. She's a brave gal and still smiling. Next Thursday, we see the oncologist and start planning the next twelve months visits.
The good news, the surgeon got it all and there was no penetration in the colon wall. There is no need for chemo and no need for radiation treatments of any kind. just lots of observation.
So, the other doctor's office that said the "pathology was clear" was premature. We were hoping that his was the final word, but the surgeon said, nope, beyond the shadow of a doubt, it was cancer and he is confident that I'll be around for many years.
The surgeon is a man of faith and always has his team pray over a patient before they begin surgery. I was in good hands.
This Christmas will be a special one and every day that follows will be a blessing.
Now that we have all sorted out the details and everyone has the correct information, we can all say thanks again for all the prayers and well-wishes.
I hope all of you have perfect health and happiness in the coming year. Have a safe and wonderful holiday.
Peace...
Pippin