We have a new problem which is why this writing is called “Our Battles with Cancer”. Bruce, my husband, had been having a little trouble swallowing at times that started back in November but didn't get to be a real problem until December. He finally went to a Gastroenterologist.He wouldn"t go until I was taken care of. He had an EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) & a tumor was found. He has Adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus. We have seen Dr. Percent who will be his medical oncologist. We also have met Dr. Perkins who will be his radiation oncologist & he has had a PET scan but this is Friday May 30th & we won’t know until Monday whether the cancer has spread. While I’m starting the 2nd cycle of chemo on Monday Bruce will be meeting with Dr. Amontree another gastroenterologist who will be doing an Esophageal Ultrasound (EUS) on Bruce to further define the extent of his disease. I have felt really good this week. I even drove for the first time since starting chemotherapy.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to go with Bruce. My sister Vicki will be driving me & my daughter-in-law Anita (married to Brannon my youngest son) will be going with Bruce. We have decided that Bruce probably won’t be getting the EUS Monday but just in case Anita is going. We are lucky we have family that is able & willing to help us out…even with barn chores. It is hard to ask for help but we do when we have to.
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