Thank you all. Seriously, for a Bunch of Assholes, you’ve lifted my spirits.
quick update
talked to the surgical urologist today, tomorrow is thoracic CT to see if he’s metastasized or not as his initial complaint was shortness of breath. No one noticed the fluid in his lungs in the X-ray or CT until the urologist reviewed the films today.
Oncologic urologist said “3cm lesion very close to the renal vein” and some possible lymph node involvement, but they won’t know until biopsy which will happen on Monday. He wants daddy to get a 2nd opinion and referred him to an different urologist in Galveston at UTMB because they have a robot there for more delicate work. They’d prefer NOT to take the entire kidney, but the Galveston Dr said he’d only agree to do it if Mother and Daddy agree that he can use his discretion and take the entire kidney if necessary. As we were under the impression that would happen anyways, they’re fine with that.
I’m praying that the lung issue is something else entirely and they can treat this kidney cancer and he can have another 10-15 years of health.
thank you all again.