Category: Surgery

Once Again, Reality Does NOT Meet Expectations

Option WHAT? Once again, expectations and reality do not match on the path to being cancer-free. Today, I went to see the thoracic surgeon, so he could tell me that we need to do a mediastinoscopy so we can get a better look at what is in my chest. Or at least, that was our …

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Wednesdays I Feel Better Just For Spite

Last night I slept pretty well, all things considered. My chest is still a little sore from surgery, but I’m feeling a lot better than I did yesterday. After all, it’s Wednesday, so it’s time to feel better, even if just for spite. Today I plan to continue to take it easy. I may get …

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Biopsy Accomplished: Results Thursday

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 11:30 this morning Jacqui and I were at the hospital to check in for my biopsy. We got checked in without any trouble, donated blood to check my platelets, and then went upstairs to get ready for the procedure. The nurse had to stick my chemo port twice, because the needle …

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