We met Dr. Nadler, an Oncologist who specializes in Head, Neck and Lung cancer, Dr. Burch, who has completed medical school, and 4 years of residency and (before you can be an Oncologist you have to shadow with a Dr. for 4 years, which is what his is doing with Dr. Nadler) and Dietitian Andria and the office staff today at Baylor. We feel blessed to be in their care right now.
Dr. Nadler pulled strings and got Robert in for a CT scan yesterday at 5, after his office staff was told NO twice, and a personal call from him. He was quite proud of himself.
Their main concern of course right now is Robert coughing up blood and to figure out if this is the same type cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) as Robert had before or is this a new cancer. Dr. Nadler said that because of the location of the tumor it made it very rare and if it is Squamous Cell it will be the first case he has seen where it has spread into the bronchial something something stem.. If this is the same type cancer Robert will probably have surgery Monday or Tuesday to scrape the tumor to help him breath better and try to control the bleeding. If it is a new type cancer, he said we will take a step back and go from there.
We will be going to Texarkana today to see Robert's Oral Surgeon, his jaw bone is splintering from all the radiation he had back in '07 and pushing through his gum and therefor has caused a sore on his tongue. This is the only thing Robert cares about right now, he is in so much pain from this that he really can not do anything. If it wasn't for Robert seeing Dr. Duke today, Dr. Nadler wanted to admit Robert to the hospital yesterday. We are hoping Dr. Duke can remedy this problem today so we can shift focus on lung issues.
Thanks so much for all your prayers and encouraging words. Will keep you posted!
Love,
Robert and Judy
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~~~Thinking of you both today! Wishing, hoping, & praying Robert...that you get relief from the pain & that all the positive thoughts & prayers of so many people shield you both with comfort, love, & inner peace!
Much love & hugs....
Sincerely Sandi
Thinking of you. Have I told you I'm here to help in any way you need? Need a chauffer? I have no idea if I spelled that right--but you know, to drive ya'll somewhere and you can nap or something...Love you both!
Gabbin
Dear Stubborn and OCD we are coming to see you soon. Wishing and hoping for a good outcome, but maybe what we need is to get back to nature and appreciate GODS work. We can float the river and relax, or maybe Robert would rather go on another walk with me. I know it's hard not to worry (especially you Judy), but Robert is going to beat this again like he always has. If nothing else he's an obstinate son-of-a-bitch. Not to mention, you (Judy) will tell him when he's done. Love you both and hope to see more of the tent construction skills soon. William
Just letting you know I am back on here too...keepin' up with the Goody's and all your adventures. I am thinking of you both and praying for quick action to get rid of this cancer crap that is trying to hang around again. You can do it!!
Love Tammy Jo
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