So we had our long awaited meeting with Dr. Leibermann today to go over the results of Tim's scans from Monday and Tuesday. The chemo has been working and then scans show that the size has been reduced about 50%. The cancer has not spread anywhere else and the chemotherapy is finished. (almost for sure). Praise the Lord! However, they do want to remove the rest of the mass as much as possible through surgery. There is still tumour in the original location (which includes the right psoas muscle (behind the kidney) and thru the nerve foramen and in the spinal column.) General surgery will address the muscle component by going in thru the front and the neurosurgeon, Dr. Gunnerson, who we had previously, will also be there to see if it is possible to get anymore of the tumour out of the spinal column safely. It will be a team effort.
We don't have a date booked yet as spots are tight for the O.R. But the doctor said it should hopefully be within the next two weeks. So if you could pray for an opening, the sooner the better! This is still a very risky surgery so we still need to meet with the surgeons to go over the procedure. We also need to to decide on the risks of NOT having the surgery as the tissue remaining could just be dead tissue and fine to leave in. Dr. L. recommended the surgery route but nothing is set in stone yet. I will keep you posted. They should be calling soon to arrange a time for surgery.
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We will continue to be praying for you guys.
Such good news, you guys. We'll continue to pray as you make these decisions and for doctor's wisdom! Irene Helder
Lots of good news there!
We'll continue to pray and hope God gives you peace as you make this decision.
Thanks for keeping us posted Shauna, we will continue to hold you all in our prayers.
We will mark the 12th on our calendar. Hang in there!
Otto and Kristin
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