Hi to All,
Well, the trip to Edmonton was a bit disappointing in that they still can't tell me exactly what I've got.
The specialist in Edmonton poked and prodded and took a bunch of X-Rays, reviewed the CT scan that was done in Saskatoon, and advised that I would need a MRI and a needle biopsy to confirm his suspected diagnosis of a soft tissue sarcoma. This we already knew, but my surgeon in Saskatoon wanted a second opinion. So, now I wait about 4 to 6 wks to get the MRI. I might have to go back to Edmonton to have the MRI as the waiting times in Alberta are likely much shorted than in Saskatchewan. Our many years of communist government here has not done much for our healthcare system.
The Edmonton doc is evidently very well recommended, and he seems to me to know his onions! The good news is that he says that this type of cancer is readily treatable with radiation, followed by surgery. And, from what all the tests have shown to date, there does not appear to have been any malignant spread of this mass.
I have another ultrasound test scheduled next week here in Saskatoon which may shed some more light on the problem.
That's all for now.
Lew
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Hi Uncle Lewis,
Sounds like you're having a bit of stressful time right now....I'm glad you've got a wonderful lady to keep your spirits up. I hope the doc's get it figured out soonest so you can get on the road to recovery fast. In the meantime, hugs to you both. We're thinking positive thoughts and sending them your way.
Love Lyn and Alan
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