That’s about four inches and it’s the size of the tumor that yesterday’s CT scan found growing outside of my gall bladder. From what the doctor says, the CT scan shows that it is “acting like it is cancerous.” The next step is a needle biopsy which should happen within the week and the gastroenterologist has already put in a referral to the oncologist. Approval for oncologist consult should take a couple of weeks, at least.
I’m sort of in shock. The doctor says it will have to come out, whatever it is, because it is protruding into the colon. So best case scenario is that it only has to be removed. But it is very likely that there will be a need for “follow up treatment.”
I managed to hold it together enough to call my three kids and tell them, and then my mother. I learned that hearing bad news is bad but having to relay the bad news to someone you love is far worse. So I guess we all have some more waiting to do. I wish the wait to be as short as possible.
I want to digest this news so that I can let my mind think about other things. Right now it’s kind of tough to think of anything. I’m sort of numb.
With luck, I can distract myself in a day or two so I can write and post here. I have a lot of ideas for posts.
I’m sorry. Here is hoping for the best.
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Take time to hear this news and take it in. There’s no rush. What a shock for you and all the family. No wonder you’re numb.
Sending hugs and positive thoughts from Ireland. Xx
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I’m so sorry. That’s not the news anyone was hoping for, and it’s really hard to process. Very much hoping that the biopsy shows that it’s benign, or at least contained, so that the follow-up is as easy as possible.
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God love you, sweetie! Praying that they will find it is benign!
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When I was young, I thought that life was supposed to be smooth sailing. If I would get sick or something bad happened, I’d just wait and hope that things would get back to ‘normal’ as soon as possible. But along the way, I realized… it took me too long, I think, that those miserable hours, the accidents and the emergencies too… were all legitimate parts of life. Everyone of us knows that we’re here, but not forever. It’s all temporary. And so we just have to make the best of what is offered us, while we can. I admire your positive attitude towards life, which I’ve gotten to know as I read your blog. I know you’ve come through difficulties before. Best wishes to you, and I’m hoping and praying for you along with your other friends and family.
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Hugs. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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So sorry to hear this news Corina but do hope things will be okay and you can keep your good attitude through it all. Thinking of you ❤
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I’m playing a bit of catch up here, Corina. I’m so very sorry. This is not the kind of news anyone wants to hear. My thoughts are with you.
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