This morning we went to meet with the new oncologist, Henry Koon. He is a straightforward guy who told us he really cannot give us a final answer regarding the treatment just yet. He needs to have the surgical path report to make the final plan. We did find out today that my phlebitis is made worse by the melanoma cancer. Apparently, it causes the blood to clot easier. Since I am off my 81 mg of asprin a day, I am already experiencing alot of pain from that.
Tomorrow at 1 p.m. will be the surgery. We have to be at University Hospital at 11 a.m. and the surgeon said I will be at the hospital for at least one night. Heather will be typing the results from the surgery tomorrow. We will keep you posted.
We would appreciate your specific prayers for the doctor - that he would have wisdom and that he would get all of the cancer out. If any remains, there is a 30-50% chance of reoccuring. This will be a fight, for the rest of my life with checkups and testing every 3-6 months. Please pray also that the recovery would be quick. Treatment cannot begin while any skin wounds exist or with the drain tube still needed. I'll be at risk for bacterial infections (skin infection, pnemonia, etc.)for at least a year. Sunglasses, a hat and SPF 30 will be my new best friends.
Thanks for your continued prayers and support.
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We will be praying for you tomorrow. I hope you don't get this a dozen times because I keep messing it up.
With love and much prayers,
Marv and Eileena
We will be praying throughout the day. Thanks for the specific ways we can pray. We love you,
Clarnce & Barb
Dear Steve and Patti, we have been regularly praying for you!!! We are praying today as you are on your way to the hospital. Much love in Christ, Ed, Renay and Chris Bujnak
Hey Patti & Steve,
Just want you to know we are praying for both of you.
Love Kevin & Kati
Also, Look up Karah at University Hospital. She works in the Oncology Department. She might be your nurse one of the times you show up.:)
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