...and prayers are answered. We met with the Oncologist at 12:00, but didn't meet with the liver surgeon until 3:45. Couldn't update until now because of no signal. The "Reader's Digest" version is...they will begin running tests to see if all is in place to do a multi-organ transplant(stomach, liver, pancreas, intensine), rather than doing just the liver. Their approach is that there's no sense in just replacing the liver if there is still cancer left in other parts of the body or problems that will crop up later on. So, the next step is to do another scan to see if a certain vein is open and available for the transplant and then meet with the doctor who will actually do the transplant. If the vein is not available, that doesn't mean it's a STOP sign, it means the doctor will have to look at another way to work with or work around that vein.
I know it's all confusing. I am OVERWHELMED to say the least. And afraid to be too trusting, because it's too good to be true, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. But the doctor said, "no, we are hopeful. this looks good. We're moving forward." She will call in a few days when she knows more.
6 comments:
Oh, Lenette, I'm so happy to hear this news. I was just talking to Barb and we were afraid that since we hadn't heard that it wasn't good news. This is great news! I understand your mistrust of the news, but let's just keep on hoping for the best & the best is that you finally get well! Thanks so much for taking time to share...I am thrilled for you!!
love,
Cindy, Jeff & Chelsea too!
Lenette, We are thrilled to hear that the organ transplant is a good possibility.This is the best possible news.This could be the miracle that we all have been praying for and the miracle you so deserve. I'm glad you are home now, I like to think of you every time I drive past your street.Let me know when you want visitors,meals,help with housecleaning,etc. I'm only one block away and want to help. Love, Mary,Kristin,and Kelly
Lenette,
WOW!! Yes, Miracles do happen! I thnk we have all experienced a Miracle that has come from our friendship with you. This is such wonderful news and I know we have to tread carefully but we have made it this far, so who is going to stop you now!! Take care, rest up and enjoy a day without worry...there is so much ahead of you and we need you to be strong!
love,
Barb
Hi and God Bless You! This is the best news I have heard in a very long time! Praise God! I went to Ft Wayne, so this was my first chance to check the blog. How awesome. Glad you are home. How about some home cooked food for all of you? Please call me on my cell tomorrow. I will be out of the office on appts most of the day! Much love, Beth
Oh, happy day!!! I was so worried yesterday knowing what you and Mel could be facing. HOPE is such a short word but so meaningful and reassuring. The road is still very long but the new discovered HOPE will hasten the journey. Mel is such a great loyal friend, we are all blessed for her strength. Tape recorder, what a ingenious idea!! Take care, dear friend, knowing that you have so many helping to push you up the path of recovery!!! Yeah for miracles!!! Roni
Lenette, Oh, I'm singing praises! I kept checking your blog every 10-30 minutes yesterday afternoon, and kept you in prayer and thought throughout the day. I know this is only the begining of a new chapter. It certainly is the hope you were praying for.
God bless you!
Elaina
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