I'll try to make this brief-for one thing, I'm writing on my iPhone.
Ever since Jimmy was diagnosed with MM,I have had numerous gastric complaints. It seemed logical under the circumstances, and when an endoscopy just showed a little inflammation, I accepted that I had stomach problems, and that was that.
Worsening symptoms led to a CT scan which revealed a baseball-sized mass in the mesentery. The big problem was that its proximity to large arteries and the small intestine rendered it inoperable, and there were also questions about what it is.
The pathologist in Valdosta is conferring with Dr.Lonial at Emory, and right now they are 99% sure it's B cell lymphoma: GREAT news, because that is very treatable.
I've spent several hazy days in ICU on a respirator, but am in a regular room now, and should get to go home soon . We'll let the incision heal a couple of weeks then start chemo.
Jimmy's fine except for being a nervous wreck . But he's got to stay healthy and be strong to help me get over this little bump in the road.
2 comments:
I have been so worried about you! And I have certainly said some prayers, too. I feel good that you feel better about the diagnosis. PLEASE let me know if there is anything that we can do for you or Jimmy.
Much love!
Dee Dee
Damn! I can't tell you how sorry I am that you've got more to deal with, in the health dep't.The diagnosis sounds like good news in that it's highly treatable.Turbo sends her best. Margaret and I will keep you in our prayers and hope fully we'll see you soon. Bobby
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