Mom is at home (she was released from the hospital on Sunday, 2/15) and is on her way to recovery from surgery. She is doing okay, still is some pain, but really glad to be home.
We received the results of her biopsy from both the tumor in her colon & a sample from her liver. It is confirmed, she has colon cancer that has spread to her liver & through her lymphnoids. The tumor was removed from her colon as well as 15 lymphnoids (10 of which were filled & broke through w/ cancer) which is likely from there spread to her liver.
We met w/ an oncologist yesterday (2/17) & spent about a 1/2 day at the offices meeting w/ the different staff - RN, Business manager (insurance stuff), etc. The oncologist explained his recommendation for her chemotherapy treatment which will likely start on March 9th (if she has recovered from surgery 100% as once she starts the treatment, her recovery would stop).
We are going to be seeking a 2nd opinion to hear another point of view...The oncologist recommended a few doctors out of Omaha as well as the Mayo Clinic (noting that UNMC does not specialize in colon cancer & if she had a different type of cancer like breast, lymphnomia, luekemia, etc - UNMC would be the place to go). We sent a request for an appointment to the Mayo Clinic today & should hear back in the next day or so.
Hi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patty's Day wear green or Tim will pinch you so beware!!
Paul & I pray for you every day, that each day brings you some relief. Keep smiling because it looks good on you!!
When you want to meet us girls for lunch, let us know, I can any time. k.
Have a great day Sharon, talk to you soon.
Love your friend,
Cindy