Let's see . . . how to put this into just a few lines . . . The doc yesterday is a kidney cancer specialist dialed in to the extensive network of researchers doing work in kidney related cancers. What variation of cancer cells respond to what specific chemo drugs, some it's best to remove the kidney some not. He leans to possibility that Mayo and 2nd opinion doc are both close to bulls eye diagnosis. Plan from here is to send the biopsy slides to a rocket science pathologist at UofA who is the guy most of those researchers use when they really need to nail down a difficult case. I guess I am one of those.
I don't know if I am getting used to the ride or impatient or into acceptance or what I am feeling or will feel next. Lots of iffs here and it is abundantly clear that I am not in charge. The good news is that 3rd opinion doc sees no reason to predict only 2 years, but rather could be many years. So I am going with that picture and feel more hopeful than before seeing him yesterday.
The new pathology stuff will happen in the next few days. The suspense continues. It sucks not knowing but sitting in my chair sure isn't boring.
Bill
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...and the saga continues. You should write a book!
ReplyDeleteI like this news a lot better than the last. Now you can sit back and have a more relaxing weekend.
Sure love you! Gina
Oh Bill,
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your blogs, and reading them to my mom and to others who are around me when I am reading on the computer. You are sharing yourself with others in one of the most selfless ways I have ever seen, and your willingness to put it out there is rivaled by nothing I have ever witnessed. You are such an inspiration. Not just because of what you are going through, because I saw you sharing yourself with others this way before the diagnosis. I know I am getting healthier by the people that are in my life. My father is strong like you, but not able to put into words the way you do, and it gives me comfort to hear your voice through this time. I LOVE YOU, and I love Jacki, and you are both in my heart and prayers, always and all ways.
Light & Love,
Christine
Dear Bill
ReplyDeleteI've been checking your blog daily for news and praying with my prayer chains here in SC and my brother's in Virginia for healing and restoration for you and Jacki. I know the power of prayer and community to assist with this process.
I am grateful for doctors that push for consultation with their peers-wanting another opinion to "nail down" the cell type which then leads to specific chemicals being used in the chemo.
Just know that you, Jacki and your medical team are being lifted up in prayer by folks all across the USA. Please also know that I send you both my love.
I was in tears when you wrote about your feelings for Jacki as she walked beside you in the midst of this new spiritual journey. She truly lives recovery in every breath of her being and I am and was blessed in meeting her and eventually becoming so close with her. She is a beacon in so many lives.
But then folks say that about you too!
Today I shall keep you close in my spirit and prayers. Thanks for the gift of your truth, your experience of life on life's terms and your boundless love for your fellow man and woman.
I love you.
Leslie
So what di they say?
ReplyDeleteWhat did they say on Friday? They said we are going up another level in expertise in Kidney cancer. Asought after pathologist at UofA Medical Center is doing more stains on biopsy samples to hone in exactly what kind of cells are involved which determines what chemicals will be used to treat with chemo.
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