O.K, here's the report so far: Dr. Canales just called, responding to my call earlier today inquiring about the status of the test results. As we had surmised, the reslts were being analyzed by many folks in order to determine the exact nature of the problem. It is not the breast cancer; it is non-small cell lung cancer. The tumor is about 2 centimeters, in the left lung; the node that is also involved is on the right. There is some question about the bone, which is probably the injury from the fall - that we will know as we see if it heals.
There are three levels of treatment, which is what is being determined now: 1) radiation - this would be best, but may not be possible if the radiation I had for the breast cancer would rule it out; 2) chemotherapy - my understanding is that it is pretty intense for lung cancers; 3) surgery - not desirable from any point of view, if it can be avoided. So your job now is to pray, God Willing, for the radiation to be feasible.
The news could be better, it could be worse. I must confess that my anxiety level is up a bit. They will be calling as soon as my radiation records are retrieved from Palo Alto Medical Clinic, and it is determined whether that can be the treatment. Of course, you will know as soon as I know what's next.
So here we go - it's a little more scary than exciting at the moment, but, for now, I'm staying in today. Right this minute, I am about to take off for an organ concert at Mem Chu. My Ipod is full of wonderful cantatas, and I plan just to stay in the experience of each moment. The most reassurance of all is the presence of each and every one of you in my life.
Stay tuned,
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