Today I went up with my parents to Huntsman Cancer Center to meet with the tumor doctor. Well after the biopsy last week they have determined that he will need a total hip replacement because the cancer has eaten away at the bone. He (the doctor) said it looked as though there had been termites in there. The bone is so bad that they have to create a new part out of cement and something like re barb but not. The Hip Replacement Surgery will be on October 15 up at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. He will be admitted there for about 5-7 days. At that time they will also remove the tumor. They also discovered that the tumor is not the source of the cancer and so they are passing him onto a new doctor. A "Gut" doctor. They believe that the cancer is somewhere in his GI tract. But are still unsure where it is. So next Monday he has an appointment with that doctor and a possible scope that will go down his throat and check all through his GI tract from above. So here we go again...Hurry up and Wait! We are still feeling positive, this appointment today went well, we feel like they are at least narrowing the search down. But we are quickly beginning to dread Mondays since that is when every appointment is. My dad is recovering pretty well from his biopsy, still pretty sore because where the tumor is they had to move around some muscle and make a great big incision. It is located near his Sciatic Nerve which makes that nerve "angry" and causes some pretty bad discomfort. But he is off his pain meds and is looking better.
Quick update on Rachael Ray: They (film crew and field producer) are coming to my home Friday at 6:30 am. They will be doing the interviewing and filming here until about 12:00 then we will head over to the elementary school for some filming there. Pretty Crazy!!!!
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Hang in there, it will all work out! I know a little of what you are going through. My mom is having knee replacement surgery on Thursday and my dad has alzheimers. When my mom is not around, he loses himself and doesn't know for sure what is happening. After the many years they took care of me, it's now my turn to return the favor. It sure hurts to see are parents go through such trials, doesn't it?
OH, How crazy I would be if that were my dad. You are such a good daughter to be there for your parents and to go to Dr. appts. Ahhhh and how exciting about Rachel Ray, I love her too. I can't wait to see you on T.V. let us know when that will be.
Les
Hey Cass I hope you don't mind me taking your words and posting them on my blog! I guess it is called plagurism, but when it is from a little sister it doesn't count right? ;o} Anyway thanks for the updates.
Cassie - thanks for the updates on your dad, and allowing Andrea to post without effort! :) I am glad you are able to go with them and be a support. Your dad is in our prayers.
I can not believe a film crew is coming to your house! That would put me over the edge! Can't wait to see it all - your awesome.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope everything goes okay and they're able to locate the original tumor.
And that is exciting about the RR show! I love her!
Oh my goodness. I can't want to hear more about your RR experience. And good luck with your sweet dad.
Thanks for the updates. I have been wondering. Wish I could help you out somehow.
I am so sorry that your family is having such a trial. Unfortunately, our healthcare system is a lot of hurry up and wait.
How frustrating and difficult this must be for all of you, but it sounds like you guys are being so patient and open with it all. And...I cannot believe Rachel Ray is coming to your home! That is so exciting! I wish I had cable! Please keep me posted so I can live vicariously through you!
I am sorry about all the stuff going on with your dad, does not sound fun. Hope that all goes well and that they figure things out soon. We will be thinking of you.
Ummm and Rachel Ray, that is crazy, how fun, I love her shows too. Good luck and have fun.
oh cas, your poor dad..we are praying ALL goes well!!
Your poor daddio...bless his ♥...how are his spirits???? I hope they get this thing pin pointed soon for all of your sake..♥ you...
WOW...I am still blown away by the E V O O girl coming to your home...I am an expert at stuffing and cramming things in hide a way places...call me...JK I know you are too busy and too famous for me...but hey I think I was the first to want to paint your cute face on our wall...don't you forget us...
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