Medical stuff – treatments, outcomes, Dr visits
On Tuesday the 18th, Suzanne has a dentist’s appointment for teeth care. We learned from Peg Boyce that Radiation can cause major tooth decay problems and she referred us to someone she trusts. Our hope is to be pro-active and prevent as much of that as possible. Thanks Lord, for putting another person in our path that will help us on this journey. Wednesday the 19th, Suzanne will travel to Rush University Medical Center to have her Radiation Mask created….
Today we met with a Dr who specializes in throat surgery. The diagnosis was ‘Squamous Cell Carcinoma’ which at this point they believe was caused by the HPV virus (the same virus that causes most cervical cancer) He shared that this is the most common throat cancer they see these days. He also explained that there is one result from the biopsy left to confirm that diagnosis. If it’s not the HPV type, the treatment would remain the same, just…
A Pet scan is in line for tomorrow to determine if the cancer has spread anywhere else. Heading to the main campus of Rush University in downtown Chicago, a fun drive (sarcasm). Suzanne said ‘It’s a good thing that this isn’t you and I’m driving’. Boy was she right. Results won’t be available till we meet the new Dr next Thursday the 13th.
Today we met Dr Ashok Jagasiar at Gibson Hospital and he changed our lives forever. His diagnosis of a large mass in the back of Suzanne’s throat has started the clock on a journey that no-one wishes to be on. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.Proverbs 3:5-6