Monday, April 20, 2009

Colon Surgery Consult

I met with Dr Liberman today, a colorectal surgeon. His opinion is that if he does colon surgery I would have to be off chemo for several months and that chemo is much more important at this time than removing the colon tumor. He says there is no problem waiting until chemo is finished to remove it unless the tumor ruptures. If this does happen it would be a complicated surgery due to healing problems but he feels that there is a very small chance of that. So as of now I will have my three days of chemo this week with nothing else scheduled other than weekly labs. As always, your many prayers are appreciated and I feel them lifting me up.

P.S.
Goodbye hair, hope to see you soon.

2 comments:

  1. I have been thinking of you often. I am so glad to hear so far so good. I know you are a fiesty thing and cancer does'nt have a chance. So what if it takes your hair just put on a lot more make up, wear a push-up bra and I promise no will ever notice:>
    I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
    Mary

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  2. Darlene:
    My sister is Betty Soprano. I have been putting your name in the Prayer Intention book at church each Sunday.
    Don't forget to take "Chemo Joe" with you when you go for Chemotherapy.
    Will continue to keep you in my prayers.
    Gen Catina

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