Went to new doc this morning, thinking it was a consult prior to starting chemo this week. Of course he wanted to review my file and radiology film from Mayo. Wow! He poured over it and quickly recognized the indicators of . . . not urothelial papillary whatchamacallit cancer, but rather the much more common kidney cancer. Full circle from early January, but more validated. I still have metasticized cancer, meaning it has grown into my lungs. It is still stage 4, but it is not rare, and there is a great deal of research, advancements and experience treating metasticized kidney cancer. Maybe even 10 to 20% CURE possibility. If practicing medicine suggests 10 to 20, then with all of you and much prayer and love, the odds are way up from a few days ago. I will take this bit of possible good news.
The caveat: while he strongly suggested several times that Mayo had blown the diagnosis, he also said it may be good to seek yet a 3rd opinion from a kidney cancer specialist who is really deep into my brand of cancer. Maybe someone at UofA Medical Center. If this guy and a 3rd are on same page, then remove kidney and chemo are probable next steps. Okay, it is a marathon and the next short little leg is meet with doc #3.
I told Kate, and bursting out of her mouth came, "Wow, what a ride!" She is thrilled and far more rational and mature about all this than a guy could hope his daughter could be. Have I said how proud I am for her? She is still whopped up side of the head too, but she inspires me.
Could I sell tickets to this roller coaster?
Bill
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Yo! I don't like roller coasters, but I'd buy tickets to this baby!
ReplyDeleteYip de do dah! Mail me my ticket cause I'm on for the long haul!
ReplyDeleteWhat Gina said! w00t!
ReplyDeleteI'm with all of you!!! I love a great roler coaster ride!!!! The ups, the downs, the whipping around!! Great to know you're not alone, HUH?
ReplyDeleteSheese, a roller coaster that no one should have to ride. well it is the same cancer that Steve had and he beat it, so, so can you. Cant wait to hear the 3rd opinion. Love you Lots and oh yea I found the pillow case!!! HUGS Debbiesue
ReplyDeleteBill and Jackie:
ReplyDeleteThat is very uplifting news. Roll with the punches, cause they will keep coming until the Dr;'s get it right!!! Hugs and love to you. You're doing great!