Cancer

Visited the surgeon (Wheeler) for Mom's appointment which was set yesterday. The biopsy report had arrived earlier than expected — that very morning — and the surgeon informed us in matter-of-fact manner that the tumor is malignant. He won't know whether the cancer has spread to other areas of the body (e.g., the lymphatic system) until the surgery is underway. At this point in time, he feels that it is prudent to remove about 14-inches of Mom's intestines — part of the transverse colon, the entire ascending colon, cecum, and a small portion of the ileum at the ileocecal junction. His staff is currently working to schedule the procedure with a nearby hospital.

Details will be forthcoming.



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