Although we have the utmost confidence in our surgeon, whose recommendation is radical reconstructive surgery, we felt we owe it to ourselves to get a second opinion, not because we doubt him but more to assure that this is the right way to go. If he agrees, then it's all systems go on November 10th. If he does not, then I'll be very confused and will have a hard decision to make. The appointment is tomorrow (Tuesday).
You may wonder "If the tumor is gone, why surgery?" Good question. Because there may be microscopic cancer cells left behind that are not detectable by any other tests except when sent to pathology during surgery. If the whole area isn't removed, these cells may grow back years later. A chance I wouldn't want to take. Stay tuned.
A Note from Debbie.....
It's been one amazing year and now I am happy to say I am cured. Please see below for my journey through cancer....
Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.
As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.
Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.
With much love,
Debbie
Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.
As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.
Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.
With much love,
Debbie
Monday, October 27, 2008
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2 comments:
julie said
i'm staying tuned right on you, sending my strongest vibes!
Second opinions are always good to get. When struggling with a health concern, as you are, thank goodness for second opinions.
Prayers are being sent, God's opinion will be the tie breaker.
Thank you God for taking good care of Debbie. Amen.
I love you.
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