7-6-06
I have been in Houston, TX for the past two days getting a 2nd opinion at MD Anderson, one of the premier cancer treatments facilities in the US. My first day was very enlightening as my new surgical oncologist, Barry, said that he and his colleague could neither confirm nor deny that the cancer has actually spread to my liver. Barry is having a biopsy of the suspect liver spot scheduled and I am still waiting for that call. He said this is the only true way to know for sure. Barry does not like the PET/CT scan and called it unreliable at best. He also said that he and his colleague reviewed my films/scans and said that if the spot in the liver is cancer that is would be one of the strangest looking metassis on film that was actually cancer. This is somewhat good news but can only be confirmed by doing a biopsy. I have undergone several tests/procedures that will create a baseline established here under their guidelines/specs. I have one more test tomorrow and expect to return home Friday evening. As of now it appears that I will have to return for the liver biopsy.
There will be more to follow as I learn more from my visit.
On another note be sure to check out the below link. This is a letter from Tray Vedock, one of the owners where I work. He is doing an Iron Man competition at the end of this month and we are using it as a catalyst to raise money on my behalf for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Please take a moment to follow the below link if you haven’t already had a chance to read the letter.
Thank you to those of you who have already made a donation.
I appreciate all of the thoughts, prayers, and support.
Cheers,
darin
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