Well I got some bad news. My latest check-up revealed the Cancer is still present. My Tumor marker numbers went the wrong direction.. UP.. They could not find it with an ultra sound. But 50 minutes in the MRI tube and bingo. 1.50 centimeter nodule in my throat, 2.5 inches or so down. They stuck a bunch of needles in my throat and the biopsy determined it is the same papillary cancer as before. Surgeon is pissed that he missed it. It seems to be the only evidence left. I can't believe it. I thought I was done with this shit!
He seems to think he can get it. He says he is pretty confident he can pluck it out thru the old incision. BUT, I have to sign a release to give permission to have a guy on standby, open my upper chest cavity if needed to give him access. About a 3 inch area. So not like a heart valve replacement, but STILL would suck for sure. Recovery for version one is a few short days, version two could be a month. Hospital stay for version one 6 hours, version two.. days!!
So... quick like a bunny they got me going in July 1st at 6am for surgery. Will be at UCSF at Parnassus. I was keeping it from everyone for a while until I knew for sure. I am just not ready for this, time wise, and financially. I have not even begun to finish paying my percentage of the first $70,000.
Hoping to push thru it all and come out with vocal cords/box intact, and no other issues. Hell, I gotta go to MCACN! I can't be fooling around with this, I got too many plan's.. LOL
Not ready to post/sell Raquel on eBay yet.
Ok, will have girlfriend {Suzy} post an update if we remember. I will carry all the good wishes that ya 'all posted for me last time. Over and out for now... Danny
