Thursday, November 5, 2009

First Post - recap

Some of you have been getting my email updates, so you are up to speed. For those that have not, here is a recap of my Dad's last few weeks:

A little over a month ago, he was diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer, thanks to a very detail-oriented nurse practitioner's observation during a routine checkup. A surgery to remove the thyroid was scheduled for Nov. 2, and further testing began to determine the degree at which the cancer had spread. All of the tests, including octreotide scans, pointed to the cancer being confined to the thyroid, which was encouraging.

Dad is now in recovery from the surgery, which lasted 9 hours! The thyroid was removed, along with several lymph nodes. His recovery is going very well. The surgery was 3 days ago, and he is up and moving around now. He should be able to go home today or tomorrow. They are waiting on his dosage to be determined for the medication that will replace the function of his thyroid (synthroid).

Mom is doing very well too! She has been a rock through this whole ordeal. Both she and Dad have kept a positive attitude from diagnosis to the surgery, and I am sure that will continue.

All of your prayers and support are greatly appreciated!
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  1. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 9:37 AM

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  2. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I am glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you are getting go home. Being in your own home is so much better than sharing a hospital room with a stranger!

    My hopes and prayers are with you and Deborah.

    Sharon Schaeffner

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  3. Sam and Laurie KnowlesNovember 5, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Dad, We are praying for a quick recovery! See you in a few weeks. Lots of love, Laurie

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  4. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    here's to a speedy recovery!! we'll continue to pray that all goes well.
    love you,
    sal

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  5. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    We've been praying for you and hope you get well soon. We'll have to go fishing as soon as you feel better!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    So glad the surgery is behind you and you can now focus on getting better. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Ms. Cathey...we love you and we are all thinking about you, too!!!

    Sunil, Lisa, Nathan, Nick, and Emma

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  7. AnonymousNovember 6, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    I appreciate the updates and am relieved that it is OVER and news is good. Keep the sense of humor and I know you are thinking positive! Think of y'all every day. sending love and GET WELL wishes. KNOW that I care!
    jo (Renfro)

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