Late Tuesday afternoon we met with the surgeon from Facey, our medical group. He was very compassionate toward our situation and spent a great amount of time educating us on the Pancreas and the areas involved. His professional opinion is that George's mass is not resectable. He based this on the fact of the encasement of the portal-vein, even though no obvious invasion is seen there it's very close. This was not the news we wanted to hear, and not the battle I was prepared to fight. The surgeon admitted that he is not a Pancreatic surgical specialist, and told us he would give us a referral to UCLA. He made a few calls right then, and received the approval. We are clear to make the appointments. I will be working on that today, and keep you posted as to the next step.
The surgeon gave us a great deal to think about regarding treatment, and offered to help us in anyway if needed.
I am glad that you got the approval, and will pray for a better option from UCLA. We are with you, and will help fight the battle any way we can!
ReplyDeleteDonna, I can't believe what I'm reading!!
ReplyDeleteFollowed a link from Lori's Facebook page that landed me here--
I feel like I'm in shock; I can only imagine how you and George and the kids must feel!!!
I will be lifting you all up in prayer! He is the Great Physician!!
And I will check back in for updates...
All our love,
Jenn & Bill Hughes
Keeping my fingers crossed that UCLA has better news for you. Keep fighting and keep asking questions of the doctors.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got the referral for UCLA, as the Facey surgeon admitted he is not the "expert". Our love,support, prayers and anything else you need.I'm in awe of your strength in facing this adversity. Cancer Sucks -thats my professional and personal opinion!!!
ReplyDeleteXOXOXO
Kim and Co.