The procedure today went well, unfortunately the news was not good. They were unable to find the primary cancer in either his head, neck, or lungs. The new biopsy came back positive for squamous cell neck cancer, our worst fear.
The Gastroenterologist (Doc who checks the digestive system) was unable to be there today so an appointment is scheduled in the morning (Tuesday) and the test will probably be done on Wednesday if Rob decides to have it. Tuesday afternoon, Rob will see the Radiation Oncologist to discuss options for treatment.
Rob's surgeon who is heading up his care and ordering all the tests, came into recovery this afternoon to talk to him about possible treatments and also the possibilities if Rob chooses not to pursue treatment.
Ideally, she would like him to have surgery to remove the tumor and follow that up with Radiation Therapy. Unfortunately the picture she painted was not a pretty one for how much of his face and neck would be "dissected" if he chooses surgery and the effects of Radiation were pretty grim.
Rob continues to say he will keep an open mind to his options but privately says he doesn't want to go that route. Rob will meet his surgeon again next week Monday where all the pieces of the puzzle should be known and he will be better able to make a decision for treatment or not.
Please pray for Rob's wisdom and continued peace through this process. He says it's harder not knowing everything so he CAN make an informed decision about his future. So our hope is by Monday, he will have a better sense of where he wants to go with this.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and words of support. We've had an outpouring of mails and apologize for not being able to answer each one separately. You can leave your comments on this blog and I'll see that Rob gets them.
Right now he is sleeping off the effects of the anesthesia and resting comfortably.
In His Grip,
Carol and Rob
5 comments:
Thanks for the update, guys. I laid in bed with Carl tonight and we prayed for you both. Among other things, we are praying for a glorification of the Lord in all of this. Who knows what form that will take? We love you!
praying... we love you guys!
Rob and Carol, Even though the circumstances are grim - God is still in control and we know He who is faithful will carry you through whatever is in store! We love you both and are praying daily. God will guide you through.
Prov. 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your hearts and do lean on your own undertanding;in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
All we can offer you at this time, is our prayers, our thoughts, our feelings toward what you're going through. We love you two very much and we know it is in God's hands.
Love, Judy Ann and Randy Alanis
Our hearts are with you, Carol and Rob. We know above all that our God is a mighty God and holds all things in His hands. Therefore, we are trusting that He is holding you, Rob, lovingly, and will provide what you need throughout this whole process.
We love you guys and wish we could hug you face-to-face!
Love, Kay & Scott
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