He said I need surgery as soon as possible. The cancer mass is between 2 and 3 Centimeters and about 5 to 7 centimeters up into the rectum. He also said that the CEA levels ( cancer blood tests) were elevated to 12.5, which could mean that the cancer cells are already in the lymph nodes. The Liver shows 2 lesions but he's not sure because the Ultra Sound shows that they are cysts.
He said I had multiple Polyps but he only removed four and they were deeper up in the intestine.
I would be in the hospital in Oneida for at least a week. Then I have to talk to another doctor at Faxton about treatments they might want to give me afterwards. I was very adamant about not having Chemo and Dr. Garramone put it in the reports to both these doctors. If they localized treatment then maybe, but I don't want all that poison dripping through my whole system like Chris had. It kills the body. They might have to give radiation locally but I won't know what will happen till I see this Dr. Del Pino in Oneida. The first visit will be consultation.
That's all I know for now.
I'm more worried about my birds and turtle and the outdoor critters than I am myself. My turtle will sleep under a chair for a week or more at a time so I'm not worried about him. It's getting about that time where he will want to sleep anyway.
I might be able to get the woman upstairs to come down every day and feed my birds. I'm not sure yet what I will decide. I was thinking about having them all put to sleep. My Cockatiel is a constant irritant to me right now and puts a lot of stress on me.
The outdoor critters can take care of themselves, even though the squirrels might chew on the windows real bad for a while. The same lady who might watch the birds could throw out some nuts each day though, from my window, like I do. I have more stress about the critters than having the surgery. I hate the thought of lying in a dirty hospital for a week. I HATE HOSPITALS!!!!
Dr. Alberto Delpino
Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Surgeon
Male - 16 years experience
Male - 16 years experience
Oneida Surgical Group
357 Genesee St Ste 1
Oneida, NY 13421
Oneida, NY 13421
Finch U Of Hs/Chicago Med Sch, North Chicago Il 60664
Cook County Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery
Oneida Surgical Group
This is all I could find about this doctor so far.
Found this website about their group too:
http://www.oneidahealthcare.org/pdf/OneidaFinalProofSpSu09.pdf
That's all for today folks!
Dr. Garramone's office called this afternoon. I have an appointment with Dr. Delpino in Oneida next Thursday at 1:45 and then I have an appointment on Friday with Dr. Desai at Faxton Cancer Center at 2 pm. Both are for consultation before surgery.
3 comments:
I knew it would be your birds and animals which would be worrying you Ginny! I would be exactly the same but you must think about yourself as well as I'm sure your family are telling you also. You do seem to be dealing with this very practically but I know it must be dreadfully difficult for you...please remember there are people who care and are thinking of you... Hugs and XXXX as always.
Ginny, I am very sorry to hear of this news, but you seem like a strong lady to me, and you seem to be coping well. I admire your bravery. I'm sure those silly squirrels will leave your windows alone. Like you said, the foxes and that cat seem to be keeping them at bay. I hope that your neighbor will be able to come and take care of your indoor pets. Take care of yourself. You are and will be in my thoughts as you cope with this.
Thank you Jan. And thank you Heather. Not sure when I will be able to "sit" at the computer after I come home from surgery. It's uncomfortable now and I know it's going to be much worse for a while till I heal up. Yikes! Talk about a pain in the azzzzzz!! Ha! Ha! Thanks for caring!! It helps.
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