I received a call from my surgeon today. He is the one who first read my original CAT scan and said that he thought that he saw a small cancer spot on my liver. He looked at my latest CAT scan and said that the spot on my liver is gone. I interpret this to mean that the chemo is working. It truly is great news. This does not rule out the possibility of another surgery. I need to discuss it with my oncologist and see what he thinks. The surgeon did tell me that if he does do a future surgery that it will not be laparoscopic--it would be a full blown surgery. This is because he would like to remove any cancer that he sees. It's his opinion that taking aggressive surgical action would give me more time. He also cautioned me that with such a surgery, I just may wake up with a colostomy.
We'll consult with my oncologist and ask for a second opinion and will then weight our options. I suspect that my oncologist will infer that the chemo is working and that we should continue doing it until I'm not able to take more of it. I also think that we'll probably end up waiting on a surgery. Regardless, I'm thrilled with the good news and will sleep well tonight.
One more thing--I asked the chemo nurses about dying my hair today. It's starting to really thin on top and Robin would like for me to cut it short and style it or something. The nurses said no dye. Also, I asked them about getting a superman tattoo (I feel pretty super when I feel good). They also nixed the idea of a tattoo. Perhaps that part is open for negotiation. I'll have to talk with the doctor about that one. Is anyone up for a trip to the tattoo parlor?
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Great news and I am sure your Dad will sleep much better tonight also.
I must admit that I am not to sad about the hair color ot tatoo.
I love you just the way that you are, lets just keep getting better.
We, with you, are thrilled and very thankful with your results. We are thankful for good doctors, good chemo and for a God who hears our prayers.
We have a close friend who a year ago received a heart transplant after waiting many months, near death, for a heart that would match him. When he returned to our neighborhood from Stanford where the surgery took place, he said that his time there was as much a spiritual journey as a physical journey.
Let's hope and pray that things keep going well for you for a long, long, long time.
John & Jo Van't Land
Tim, Fantastic news !!!!! Mozoltov !!!! May God Bless you always. We are all still smiling from the wonderful news !!!! You are an amazing, wonderful human being. We are just thrilled about the exciting news. Lets just keep up the program and kick out all of the other "invader's". We wish for you, only all of the most wonderful things life has to offer. For you at the old age of 75 or older to tell you story as a COLON CANCER SURIVOR" No words can express how much we love you, we pray for you everyday, and all we want is for you to be happy, healthy, strong, and to spend many many years of joy with your beautiful family. Forever in our prayers LOve Aunt Sue and Uncle Frank
Tim, the greatest news ever, the minute I read that I said "Thank you God" We are thankful that you are making such great progress..even tho I don't write much you are in our hearts and prayers. Lets go "shooting" sometimes with Dad k?
Jori & Jim
Love the new car; it is so YOU! Congratulations on the good news from the surgeon. As for the tattoo parlor, I think our matching "birthmarks" are sufficient for me at this time. :)
What encouraging news, to say the least. So happy to hear that we can be thankful for the healing God's doing in you.
And now you can already be an inspiration for all the other ones out there who are just learning of their prognosis.
Marlene
I will second that. Uncle Frank
If I had known you would all post so many nice comments, I would have put some good news up sooner. Wow! Keep those comments coming. Thanks everyone.
Please keep getting better and I promise that we will all keep the comments coming. I am sure that you will be surprised to see how many people that you have touched the hearts of and how much love everyone has for you, Robin, and Erica.
Love, Dad
Well Tim here is another comment to brighten your spirits. The next morning I told the boys about the good news you had(even though they were sad about sleeping the night before) and shane is so funny. When I told him in terms he understood he said "that is totally awesome" I didn't realize shane was born from the eighties.Sean was very happy and kimberly said that is great and keep up the good fight. We are always keeping you in our prayers and the boys even shared your good news with God in their prayers. So take care love you see you soon, sam
Hi Tim, What great news! I haven't posted a comment until now, but I read your very informative blog all the time.Hey, you know what I think is inspirational? Your positive attitude. Your awesome. Take care. Tricia Herrera - Cortez Elem.
Hi Tim,
My name is Paula Miller and I am a teacher at Woodcrest JH. In the past, I have attended several technology inservices taught by you. I saw your flyer at school this past May and have been keeping you in my prayers and checking in on your blog ever since.
Stay strong.
P.S. . We are all well aware that you are Superman. You don't need a tatoo to show it.
Hi Paula. Thank you for the vote of confidence. It's great to have you following along. Also, thank you for all of those prayers. They're much appreciated. :)
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