Not what we were expecting
I had two CT scans and a PET scan prior to last week’s surgery, so we were fairly confident about the extent of the cancer’s spread and what was needed in order to remove that. As you know from previous posts, surgery went really well, and my recovery has been far easier than expected.
This week I received the pathology report. Overall, sections A - D of the report were positive - either noting absence of malignancy in the sample taken or noting successful excision.
However, the report did note two additional GCT tumors that were not defined by scans, and, unfortunately, it also included the following information regarding the left anterior abdominal wall resection:
This information is concerning and will likely result in difficult decisions in the near future.
Dr. Rossi has asked that my case be presented at a Monday morning conference. Once the team talks about my surgery and pathology, they will contact me regarding recommendations for a plan to go forward.
This morning my thoughts are set on Psalm 90:12, and I ask that you pray that we may have wisdom in deciding how to approach this new hurdle.
“So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom.”
