Praise the Lord! The PET/CT scan Jim had Tuesday morning does not show any indication the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. A definite answer to much prayer from a great many people.
There appears to be two nodules on his lung, which could be benign. It seems I remember from some time ago, when he's had a CT or MRI, there was something there, but nothing concrete.
We met with Jim's surgeon, Dr. Kalpay Parekh (pronounced Pare-ek) and his nurse, Joan. Dr. Parekh said the endoscopic ultrasound scheduled for March 31 would probably still be performed - to see if any tumors are found in the area of the esophagus.
A team of multi-disciplinary doctors will meet early Tuesday, March 10, to discuss Jim's case and determine the best course of action. That same day we will receive a call indicating their recommendation.
Since the cancer was diagnosed in its early stages, it is possible Jim might not need radiation or chemo. Surgery is definite and it is major, even if minimally-invasive. Surgery could be as early as mid-April.
This morning in reading my devotional, it said, "Refuse to Worry!"
And in an earlier reading, when God and Moses were communing, God said to him, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." ~ Exodus 33:14.
His Presence is with us is His promise. And we live and move in that promise.
There appears to be two nodules on his lung, which could be benign. It seems I remember from some time ago, when he's had a CT or MRI, there was something there, but nothing concrete.
We met with Jim's surgeon, Dr. Kalpay Parekh (pronounced Pare-ek) and his nurse, Joan. Dr. Parekh said the endoscopic ultrasound scheduled for March 31 would probably still be performed - to see if any tumors are found in the area of the esophagus.
A team of multi-disciplinary doctors will meet early Tuesday, March 10, to discuss Jim's case and determine the best course of action. That same day we will receive a call indicating their recommendation.
Since the cancer was diagnosed in its early stages, it is possible Jim might not need radiation or chemo. Surgery is definite and it is major, even if minimally-invasive. Surgery could be as early as mid-April.
This morning in reading my devotional, it said, "Refuse to Worry!"
And in an earlier reading, when God and Moses were communing, God said to him, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." ~ Exodus 33:14.
His Presence is with us is His promise. And we live and move in that promise.
