Well another long long day at Mayo....but I did get the information I've been waiting for since January. Dr. Nelson has agreed to do my surgery, and the radiologist will do radiation both before the surgery in the form of 5 days a week for 3 weeks and intra-operative surgery. I don't have the dates yet, as they need to coordinate all the schedules (operating room, surgeon and radiologists). But they plan on calling me with that information today or tomorrow.
I was also told it is a very long surgery, and I will probably be in the hospital for 10 days. I asked about having the radiation at HHH where I had my chemo, but they said no, I had to have it at Mayo....so that they could be sure I have the care I need. (They were very strong on this point) The thought of driving the almost 2 hours down there each day and paying for parking etc. and then driving back home another 2 hours for a 1/2 hour treatment doesn't particularly sound good. They do have a place called Hope House where patients can stay free, so they are looking into getting me in there too. Until that happens, I will be looking for volunteers to accompany me on those daily trips.
It finally seems like there is a light at the end of the tunnel!! I am so grateful to all of you who have supported me in this journey, and hope you will continue to keep me in your prayers till I reach the point of being rid of this cancer thing hiding in me.
So I continue to wait for Mayo to call....seems the words "Mayo" and "waiting" are sinominous with each other. Till tomorrow, love and prayers, m
Praying for you and the Drs who will be taking care of you again. The waiting has got to be devastating. Too bad they can't just do it now. I know God is walking with you and will take care of you as this next journey begins. Rhond
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