Quick update on Deb from doctor visit today. Sorry I am learning as I go so bear with me as I attempt to explain from deciphering my notes from meeting with doctor today.
We met with the Gastro Intestinal Specialist, Dr. Kabir Quadir in Jonesboro today and unfortunately he confirmed from CTScan findings with 99% certainty that the lesions are some form of cancer with the largest mass on her liver.
The other lesions are spread out between the liver, kidney, and pancreas areas. He could not yet tell us what type of cancer and where did it originate. In order to determine the origination, Deb will require two more tests.
Next Steps
1) Deb will have a colonoscopy Friday morning, 630am at Perimeter Surgical Center. This will allow them to explore entire intestine in search of any additional lesions, etc… and possibly determine if this is where the cancer originated.
2) Next week most likely on Monday or Tuesday, Deb will have a Liver Biopsy at Piedmont Hospital so they can take tissue samples to perform necessary lab work.
3) We will then have follow up consultation with Oncologist to discuss treatment which most likely will start with Chemotherapy. We are also interested in surgical removal but too early to tell if this will be an option for Deb.
4) Ellen’s sister, Lisa is Doctor in Washington and has been awesome to Deb. She told us to send her all the test results as we get them and including the CTScan images so she can review and share with the doctors up there for additional opinion. She already knows of a surgeon that specializes in removal of tumors, etc.. in the liver, pancreas, kidney areas and just so happens to be in the Kaiser network which is ours too. THANK YOU SO MUCH LISA. YOU’RE AN ANGEL! WE LOVE YOU TOO SUSAN AND ELLEN!.
That is what we know so far and will continue to keep you updated on days to come.
Keeping the Strength and we love you all!
Rod
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Dear Debbie,
We know you will enjoy being by the window to see the birds at the feeder. I have fed the birds in our yard ever since 1983. Fred buys the small black oil sunflower seeds in 50 pound bags for me at the feed store where we buy horse feed. I keep the seed bag in the garage in a metal garbage can and fill the feeders as needed. We see beautiful songbirds of all sizes.
Debbie, you are in our prayers and thoughts always.
Love from Uncle Fred and Aunt Rose
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