While I was in my class, I'd gotten a call apparently. Curt got a call from my doctor, and when I came back from my class, he was on the phone and I went into his office.
Finally, some good news: at least based on the tests run today, there's no sign of metastasization of the cancer from the tumor in the back of my mouth. Meaning that as far as they can tell, surrounding tissue in the neck and head is clear. I'll be getting a full-body PET scan next week some time, to make sure there isn't anything anywhere else, but this is encouraging.
The meaning is that if I can survive this tumor extraction and following radiation, the prognosis is pretty good. I'm still deeply scared about the surgery and not looking forward to the discomfort that seems inevitable with radiation, it doesn't appear to be one of those grim "stage 3 or 4" situations. They've caught it early enough, maybe.
Nothing fully conclusive, yet. Just that as things stand, that's some encouraging news.
Just talked to Andrew. He told me your support system has kicked in. Apparently your Mom is thinking about going to be with you,and Phil and Andrew are thinking about going in August when you start radiation. I did not know of these plans, so in the lack of information, I jumped in and started to make arrangements for Andrew to represent the family. It kinda pulled me up short and reminded me that I am no longer part of that family. Still think of you as part of my immediate family, though! I will back off and let things happen on their own.
I keep forgetting that it is not my job to arrange the world! In fact,the relationship I am in now with Pat, has too much of that kind of,caregiving aspect! I would like to be kept informed about your progress though. Love, wendy