I completed the endoscopic ultrasound procedure and the results are in. I have stage three cancer (on a scale of one to four) which is better news than it sounds.
The treatment and prognosis for the first three stages of this type of cancer are pretty much the same, so it’s irrelevant whether I’ve got a stage one, two, or a three. Of course it matters to the doctors, but they are more into subtleties than I am.
It would be a different story if I had a stage four cancer, because then it would be time to start thinking up funny things to put on my grave stone.
The main reason I have stage three, instead of stage one or two, is because the cancer has affected the lymph nodes that are close by. The bottom line is this diagnosis continues to be really good news. Or at least as good news as cancer diagnoses get.
At 12:45 on Wednesday I have an appointment with an oncologist named Dr. Ey. At that time we will have more information and we will start putting together the treatment plan and team. Treatment will probably start within two weeks.
I’d like to thank everyone for their prayers, they seem to be working.
Gary – we’ve met a couple of times through Marcia-I worked with her at the phone company. I see Anne at Marcia’s annual cookie exchange. Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking lots of positive thoughts and e.s.p.ing them your way!
Love those e.s.p. transmitted positive thoughts. They really are appreciated. Thanks.