Places traveled through

Places traveled through

Thursday, February 28, 2013

It's been a long day.

We saw Dr. DeMeester, the surgeon, today at USC Medical Hospital in Los Angeles.  He has ordered an Endoscopy with Ultrasound and a Bronchoscopy.

Dr. DeMeester wants to do the test himself and see exactly what he is dealing with.  As Paul puts it.. " I hope I "ring" well and my "pipes" (think ... church organ) are not too rat-infested "   So we will be returning to USC on Tuesday March 5th.

Dr. DeMeester will be talking with Paul's Oncologist to set up 8 - 10 weeks of Chemotherapy including half dosage Radiation Therapy for the same period.   Thankfully, the Chemo and Radiation can be done close to home.  

Some time in the next few weeks Paul has to have Pre-op Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram.  After the Chemo and Radiation therapy is completed the surgeon will probably do another endoscopy and would wait about four weeks to do the Esophagectomy at USC.
A whole lot of big words which means we are moving forward and onward.





See ya'll later! 

Jo and Paul
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3 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 01, 2013

    Another 'first step' on another road to somewhere. It looks like you have a very talented traveling companion. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 01, 2013

    Hi Friends~

    Gerry and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for keeping us informed. Please always know we are here for both of you for what ever you need.
    It would be great if you could get the picture of Paul up with his sweat heart t-shirt up.
    Much Love,
    Lisa and Gerry

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  3. Just JoMarch 02, 2013

    Michael,
    You are right, another "First step" Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.

    Lisa and Gerry,
    Thank you for all the support and help. You have no idea how much that means to us.
    I will post the "Sweat Heart" picture in the next update.

    Jo

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