Linda was called this afternoon just before 5 pm...by her doctor..who confirmed the tests showed cancer in her upper left lung. He had just gotten the tests and thought it better to call her rather than having her worry all weekend.
The cancer, we understand is non small cell cancer....not that we understand what that means, other than it is the most common.
Now Linda has another test...a PET scan...which we understand uses atomic particles and a scan to identify if the cancer has moved elsewhere in the body. This machine which does the test is in Bend on Monday and Wednesdays..the doctor didn't know if he could schedule her in Monday at this late time..or Wednsday..Linda assured him she was willing to travel to Portland or wherever to have the test done......she also assured him she was going to be very aggressive in beating this cancer.
I understand there are 4 levels to this type of cancer..the first..where it is limited to the lung and is taken out by surgery...the second where it is in the lung and nodes between the lungs...and then surgery, chemo and radiation are used...the third where it has spread and chemo and raditation are used..and the fourth....very drastic.
We know there is some nodes between the lungs that showed up in the CAT scan..but the doctor said it might be for a variety of reasons.
What now.....we just might run away for the weekend and focus on something else..might visit some family....keep Linda's energy up.
Scared...YES Determined...YES
Thanks to all of you for your support and prayers..they do work.
Dave
Friday, July 6, 2007
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I read your blog every day. Sounds as if you are going to have a nice, restful weekend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It is so special that you are keeping us posted as you go along this journey. Good karma going your way. Love ya
You guys are truely amazing and an inspiration to every one of us that log on and share this experience with you...I hope you are able to rest and relax this weekend
Linda and Dave, just to let you know there is a pile of prayers coming from here in Toronto and you both are here in our spirits.
Wishing you all the best in the next week,
Mike Cockrall and all of the fans attending TO.
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