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Gut punches

It's funny how an event can bring things into an abrupt and clear focus.
My great uncle went in for a scope today, after about three months of what he described as "discomfort" when swallowing. His family doctor doesn't seem to have taken him seriously and just stuck him on Prilosec. He finally asked to have a scope scheduled and that led us to today.
He has a mass that runs down the inside of his esophagus and into the upper part of his stomach.
It's cancer.
The doc sent him down for a CT scan and for extensive bloodwork, said he'd be calling Cleveland Clinic this afternoon to set him up with a surgeon up there as well as an oncologist.
Dr. said depending on what the CT shows, there are a number of game plans:
A) If it's the approximate size as shown by the scope, they can remove all affected areas and reconnect what's left of his esophagus to what's left of his stomach.
B) If the CT shows that it's bigger/more extensive, he may have to have radiation to shrink it before removing it.
C) If the bloodwork comes back showing it's spread any further, we're not sure WHAT they can do.
He's not even 70.
I had to sit my children down and explain cancer to them tonight.
Prayers, to whatever entity you believe in, would be greatly appreciated.
***
Trevor seems to be adjusting to the Adderall. I spoke at length with his teacher today and she said the difference (for now) is like night and day.
I hope that continues.
N.

7:05 p.m. - 2007-02-09

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