Monday, September 18, 2006

HI
Ok, so here is the latest update. I went for the results of the MRI to the colon/rectal specialist in Concord. He said it didn't seems to have spread to any lymph nodes, or any organs. He is thinking it is stage II but you never know until surgery and the nodes are tested. But so far so good. He is going to do an endorectal ultrasound either this week or next to check the wall depth of the tumor into the wall. The MRI wasn't clear enough for him. He also wants to stain or tattoo the tumor to get it ready for radiation. He will also arrange for a port to be installed for the chemo. Once this is done, I will start chemo and radiation for about 6 weeks. Then I'll wait for about 6 weeks, have another untrasound done and then laparoscopic surgery. I'll recoup from surgery for a little while then I will probably have another 4 more months of light chemo. Sounds like a like but I'll be fine because of all the love, support, and prayers from so many people.
Psalm 62:2
He only is my rock and my salvation; my stronghold. I shall not be greatly shaken.

1 comment:

Susan Niemuth said...

Jill,
Andrew Comisky, Paul and I are keeping you in our thoughts. I am currently not working, and would LOVE to help in ANY way: errands, housework, laundry, driving to appts., keeping you company during treatments, ANYTHING. Just let me know and I will be there.
Susan Niemuth