Well, we basically have no news to report. We're at the same place that we were 3 weeks ago...still waiting on biopsy results.
At the onset of the surgery, the doctor sent a slice of the mass to the lab which in turn stated that the results were inconclusive because the mass could be any number of diseases or complications. The lab did mention a couple of types of cancer including lymphoma. Lymphoma is not treated by removing masses but instead through chemo and radiation. At the mention of lymphoma, the surgeon took a larger slice of the mass to be sent for further testing and then decided to end the surgery and wait for the results. If it is not lymphoma, then more than likely she will have to have surgery again in order to remove the mass, however if it is lymphoma she will undergo treatment again. We were told to expect the results in 3-4 working days, so basically towards the end of next week. The surgeon did drain a significant amount of fluid from the two masses, so he hopes that the pressure on her colon will be reduced. Also, the masses were connected to her colon, so he disconnected them. Mom has an appointment with her oncologist scheduled for next Friday, so maybe we'll have more directions then?
She is spending the night in the hospital tonight and will likely be released in the morning pending no complications. When I left the hospital tonight, she was feeling okay and had eaten some soup and jello. Her blood pressure is low, so the hospital is monitoring her closely. She was not in any pain, however she was medicated, so we'll see what happens when that wears off.
Well, it's very late and we're exhausted. When I know more, I will certainly post. Please continue praying for her and for the doctors who are treating her.
Oh, Leigh has arrived in Quantico and is pretty beat as well. Her departure was very emotional for everyone, but we are very proud of her and support her decision to join the Marines. She has a very rough 10 weeks ahead of her as she endures Officers' Candidate School, so please continue to lift her up as well. After Saturday morning, we will not have any further oral communication with her for 3 weeks. I know she is going to be wondering about Mom's condition, however she has to focus on her training and will need a lot of prayers from family and friends in order to be able to do so.
Thank you for all your prayers!
At the onset of the surgery, the doctor sent a slice of the mass to the lab which in turn stated that the results were inconclusive because the mass could be any number of diseases or complications. The lab did mention a couple of types of cancer including lymphoma. Lymphoma is not treated by removing masses but instead through chemo and radiation. At the mention of lymphoma, the surgeon took a larger slice of the mass to be sent for further testing and then decided to end the surgery and wait for the results. If it is not lymphoma, then more than likely she will have to have surgery again in order to remove the mass, however if it is lymphoma she will undergo treatment again. We were told to expect the results in 3-4 working days, so basically towards the end of next week. The surgeon did drain a significant amount of fluid from the two masses, so he hopes that the pressure on her colon will be reduced. Also, the masses were connected to her colon, so he disconnected them. Mom has an appointment with her oncologist scheduled for next Friday, so maybe we'll have more directions then?
She is spending the night in the hospital tonight and will likely be released in the morning pending no complications. When I left the hospital tonight, she was feeling okay and had eaten some soup and jello. Her blood pressure is low, so the hospital is monitoring her closely. She was not in any pain, however she was medicated, so we'll see what happens when that wears off.
Well, it's very late and we're exhausted. When I know more, I will certainly post. Please continue praying for her and for the doctors who are treating her.
Oh, Leigh has arrived in Quantico and is pretty beat as well. Her departure was very emotional for everyone, but we are very proud of her and support her decision to join the Marines. She has a very rough 10 weeks ahead of her as she endures Officers' Candidate School, so please continue to lift her up as well. After Saturday morning, we will not have any further oral communication with her for 3 weeks. I know she is going to be wondering about Mom's condition, however she has to focus on her training and will need a lot of prayers from family and friends in order to be able to do so.
Thank you for all your prayers!
