Update

In the past couple of weeks we have found some lumps that the doctor feels we need to biopsy or remove as soon as possible. We have found one in my arm near where my first surgery took place. There is also a very large mass on my back on the right side near the bottom couple ribs. I went to the oncologists on Friday and he set up with one of the surgeons at Southwest General to get a biopsy or remove them. That will happen this coming Wednesday if the surgeon feels it is simple to remove or biopsy there right in the office. If it would require a more extensive operation that will occur on Thursday at 4:30.

I feel that the one on my back is a lypoma, a fatty cell cist like I have had removed several times over the past 20 years. The one in my arm near my armpit is about the size of a pea. I am not sure just what this is so it is best to get it removed. I will ask the doctor to remove it all if possible instead of two operations if it tests positive. It is not uncommon for Melanoma to reoccur near the original spot. If found when it is small, it usually is best to get it removed quickly. Either way Patti and I are confident that we will be able to get thru this.

Please remember me in your prays as the waiting and the unknown can be trying. Thanks.