Today is 15 days since my surgery, meaning I am just inside 2 weeks since my surgery occurred. Today was also my post-operatevie appointment with my surgeon. We talked about just about everything regarding my case including what the room divide was like at tumor board. There were so many options presented today, so the easiest way to present information is what facts we were presented.
First off I will be having a PetCT scan on Thursday to see if cancer is lurking anywhere else we don't expect. We obviously don't believe there is any more than in the Portal vein area but different results would dictate a path forward for us leaving us little choice.
There are two routes we were presented today.
First option would be to go through radiation which would include oral chemo. The way my surgeon explained it is surgery and radiation are both localized treatments and they would be compared apples to apples so to speak. The up-side for radiation is that it would not have the risks that another surgery would have. I know what I've been told about radiation however nobody I've talked with is an expert in radiation. I have a consult with a Doc from radiation-oncology next Tuesday.
The Second option is Systemic Chemo. We know the ins and outs of this treatment however this is a Systemic treatment not just a localized treatment as radiation is.
We were also told another surgery would be possible. The caveat here is that there are complications that can come out of such a risky surgery, some of them being a leaking bile duct or drainage problems from the Stomach into the small intestine. Some facts around surgery were that radiation would make surgery more difficult. Outside of that this really is a balance of what risks am I willing to take
I am wanting clarity out of the radiation consult on Tuesday.
Prayers for that and for "clean" PetCT scan results are appreciated.
I'll post more as other appointments pass
~Kent
Thank you for this specific prayer request and Information on what you’re dealing with. It’s a lot to take in, I’m sure. We continue to pray daily for you. - Char & Ken Cook
ReplyDeletePrayers for test results that make it clear what would be the best avenue of treatment. 🙏💪👆💖
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update, Kent. We will pray for clarity as you and Leah make decisions regarding what option to take. Please keep us updated, so we can continue to lift you both up in prayer. ❤️
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family !🙏🙏💕
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ReplyDeletePrayers and clarity for direction. Peace to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for clarity as you move forward. And for complete healing!
ReplyDeleteAs always, prayers that the cancer is gone.
ReplyDeletePraying daily for you
ReplyDeletePraying for a clear scan and clarity! - Jenn Taylor
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