We're in Cleveland for pre-surgery testing. Today Larry had two tests: pulmonary function test and EGD/EUS. The pulmonary function test checked the strength of his lungs. He tested better than in January - probably due to his current status as a "non-smoker". For the EGD/EUS Larry was given a strong sedative to knock him out. They sent a camera down his esophagus to check the status of the tumor. Great news - it is now half the size it was when diagnosed in December. WOOOOHOOOO!! There is no sign that it has spread beyond the esophagus.
Tomorrow we have ten appointments: CT scan, EKG, blood work, oncologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist, etc. CT scan will validate that the cancer has not spread. It will be a long day and we are hoping the news continues to be as good as the news from today.
We had a lovely dinner with our angel Pete and his wife, Laurie. It was nice to be able to get to know them a little better and to talk about what to expect next week. Little Italy was a great suggestion, Pete!
Look for an update after the appointments tomorrow.
Pat
YEAH!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Thinking of you. Sending prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYEAH for Larry and all of the Detzel family! Stay strong - in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove, The Mishoe's
YAY! So excited for such great news! We have been continuing to pray and think of you guys often. Syd has been asking about you guys a lot! Love you!
ReplyDeleteWe were so happy to see the great news!!!! We love you very much and are sending good thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteAlso, congratulations on paying off your house. This is a great accomplishment.
Hang in there!
Love, Dave and Carol