Monday, September 14, 2009

Same song, second verse . . .

ToolMan and I went to see the surgeon again and have more testing done today. The good news is that the cancer is higher up than we previously thought, which makes surgery a little easier and the outcome a lot better. He still has to have an ultrasound next week, just to make sure the cancer hasn't gone through the wall of the colon, but the surgeon is pretty sure that hasn't happened. The surgery is scheduled for September 25th, will take two surgeons, and last anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on how invasive they have to be to get all of it out. He's glad he wore his "lucky bamboo" socks.
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  1. PNWBookGirlSeptember 14, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    That sounds like good news!

    Can we do any shopping for you at OFFF?

    Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help out. I'm willing to come in during the day and check on him if that helps you out. Walk Andy Rooney, just say the word!

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  2. roxieSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Prayers, good vibes, loving thoughts, blessings.

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  3. JudySeptember 15, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    That's good news! Sending hugs, good thoughts, sunny outlooks, optimism your way. Please let me know what more mundane, material things I can do!

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  4. SharonSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    That's encouraging news! I think of you and ToolMan every day with prayers and love.

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  5. FiberQatSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks for the update. I hope you're able to have a little time for yourself. Think one of us could "kidnap" you and leave someone behind to make sure he's not alone?

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  6. Dave DanielsSeptember 18, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    As someone going through testing, my heart really goes out to him. Hoping and praying for the best.

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  7. gayleSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    Hugs.

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