Thursday, January 13, 2005
Surgery News
Scott went in for surgery as expected today @ 7:30 a.m. - his first procedure was to be a scope, (just sort of a look around ) before the Dr. would begin removal of the tumor and affected pancreas but at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Sielaff called us in for a meeting. His first words were...THIS IS NOT BAD NEWS. It seems as though Dr. Sielaff felt that he could not remove the entire tumor at this time. The doctor suggests that we begin the chemo/radiation plan first, and then the surgery is to follow, in perhaps 3 months.
We are at home now; we were released from the hospital about 11:30 a.m.
Yes, we are somewhat disappointed but feel we are getting the best advice from Dr. Sielaff. Scott's recommended oncologist is from the U of MN - Dr. Greeno, the appointment is to be set up as soon as possible. I will update with more info re: this treatment plan when I know more information.
Sounds like it will be cold weather a few days around here...so I will sit Scott in the recliner and keep him nice and warm by the fire.
Rox
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We are at home now; we were released from the hospital about 11:30 a.m.
Yes, we are somewhat disappointed but feel we are getting the best advice from Dr. Sielaff. Scott's recommended oncologist is from the U of MN - Dr. Greeno, the appointment is to be set up as soon as possible. I will update with more info re: this treatment plan when I know more information.
Sounds like it will be cold weather a few days around here...so I will sit Scott in the recliner and keep him nice and warm by the fire.
Rox
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Scott and Roxane
It sounds like your Doctor is one smart guy.. If anyone would know it would be him.
BOTH of you need to get some rest and stay warm together, we are all praying and hoping for the best!
If you need anything let me know and I will be there in a minute or faster!!
With all my love, Julie
It sounds like your Doctor is one smart guy.. If anyone would know it would be him.
BOTH of you need to get some rest and stay warm together, we are all praying and hoping for the best!
If you need anything let me know and I will be there in a minute or faster!!
With all my love, Julie
Stay positive. Together, we'll all beat this. I'll be over to see you very soon. Love and hugs, Linda
Stay positive. Together, we'll all beat this. I'll be over to see you very soon. Love and hugs, Linda
You need to rest up and get some food into Scott. Follow all the Dr.'s orders, they know what they are doing.
Love You
RK
Love You
RK
Hey Scott. Hope you are resting well. I've been thinking about you and reading your blog to keep up on how your doing. Hang in there and know that you are in my thoughts. Lucky
Dear Claire and Family-
Just wanted you to know that your friends at West are thinking of you. Stay warm and take care!
Leah and Becky
Just wanted you to know that your friends at West are thinking of you. Stay warm and take care!
Leah and Becky
Scott, thanks for calling and exclaiming why there was no surgery today. Hope you get your call soon to start the next step. Stay postive, you'll get through it okay. You have a large circle of friends and relatives all wishing you the best.
Donna and Earl
Donna and Earl
Hi Scott and Roxane----Like your doctor said "this is not bad news". Sometimes the process just has to be different. It is really important that you trust your doctor and realize that he is there to keep you going as comfortably as possible with a cure in the future.
Like anyone else said---rest, keep warm and keep your spirits up. We all love you. Toots
Like anyone else said---rest, keep warm and keep your spirits up. We all love you. Toots
I am not able to publish a message yet from my computer so I thought I would do one here.
I want to THANK everyone from near and far for all of your comments. You really don't know how much it helps to know that you are all thinking of our family. We are all trying to stay positive, and it is much easier with all of you helping.
I will be co-nursing with my mom as much as I can, so if my parents are hard to get a hold of my number is 651.270.1431, and I would be glad to give updates!
Keep talking! We love it!
Love, Claire
p.s. Hi Dad, be over in a while. :)
I want to THANK everyone from near and far for all of your comments. You really don't know how much it helps to know that you are all thinking of our family. We are all trying to stay positive, and it is much easier with all of you helping.
I will be co-nursing with my mom as much as I can, so if my parents are hard to get a hold of my number is 651.270.1431, and I would be glad to give updates!
Keep talking! We love it!
Love, Claire
p.s. Hi Dad, be over in a while. :)
