Full biopsy today
After the crappy news last night, I headed back to Dr. Woolf’s office today for full biopsy where he carved some chunks out of this tumor and will send them to the lab.
This was much worse than the needle biopsy, but fortunately I didn’t feel any pain during the procedure. More burnt banana spray taste and then, UGH! Denise was pretty shocked about what she saw, sitting there in the office with me. She’s really incredible being here with me. Without being too graphic, he simply scalpeled out 4-5 chunks of the tumor and pulled them out using what looked like a fancy set of needle nose pliers. I just know this is going to hurt later.
And it did.
Dr. Woolf told me what I had was what he termed “imminently curable” through radiation and possibly chemo. Apparently this type of cancer is very sensitive to radiation. And just to be sure, surgery might be recommended but it’s too early to tell.
Hi Guyle and Denise!
Wow. Now I know what’s going on. You are brave to make this blog and I really appreciate being able to read it and know ‘the whole story’ of what you’re going through. Looking at the dates of events…..I can’t believe you were hauling my kids around to school spag. dinners on Dec 12th after having that biopsy! You did say you had a tumor on your throat, but I assumed it hadn’t been biopsied yet. Geeeze. Now you are starting chemo and radiation this week. My thoughts, prayers and actual help (should you need a meal or just a kid picked up) are all sent your way.
I’m sure they will fill you in on the post-radiation care for your mouth/teeth. Being a dental hygienist, I have several patients who have had head/neck radiation. Anyway, if you have any questions, I’d be happy to help w/ that end. love, peace and health, Sara