If you haven't read my last post, please read that one first before you continue on. I promise, it will save a lot of time.
So, I had my appointment with the Urologist today. I went in and had to do another urine sample. I guess I just have to remember to drink a lot of water and not pee before going to any doctors visits.
So after an awkward moment when the nurse called my dad my husband *shudder* I went in the room and just had a few questions taken care of. The usual type of things. Blood pressure etc. etc.
My dad and I waited for like 20 minutes before the doctor came in. I hate how doctors start to ask questions. His first one was worded thusly, "So what are you here for today?" I looked at him dumbfounded. Really? With all that was going on, I was not up for games, I wanted to get straight to the point. I stumbled and said, "Uh didn't you get stuff from the hospital?" He said yes but that's how he likes to start to understand everything.
Ugh, please don't start like that with me.
So, todays news was definitely a whole lot different from Friday. The ER doctor definitely isn't a specialist. Not only was the news different, it was worse.
He showed me the CT scan from the hospital and ... wow. Not only was there a large mass around my left kidney, but my lymphnode was swollen and also had a large mass. The lymphnode mass is like around my artery. The doctor said that when blood goes through tumors that like 5 times as much blood goes through. So, apparently my heart is pumping a whole lot faster to compensate for the blood that's going to the tumor.
Totally scary.
Because I have had lots of phlegm and coughing for so long, the doctor wants a CT of my chest to make sure that there are no tumors there too. I go to see a Radiologist next week for a biopsy. Not sure when yet, they have to call me to schedule a time.
Well, that's the latest... looking pretty grim to me. It's definitely not fun news but we'll just have to see what the next doctors appointments say. Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers. I definitely don't want to be doing this alone and am glad I don't have to.
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Mal I am so sorry that you are having to go through this but I am really glad that you moved back home. I wish there was some way that I could get back up there but I cant right now until this baby comes out. However, you can bet your bottom dollar as soon as I pop her out I will be on the first flight to seattle to come see you.
Love you, Mal. Huge hugs!
Oh Mallory I'm so sorry that this is all happening to you. Hang in there. You're in my prayers!
Oh, no! THIS I was NOT expecting. I was thinking along the lines of thyroid problems. I'm really sorry to hear this, and we'll certainly pray for you.
Man...hopefully when they figure everything out and get things going you'll start to hear so better news. I'm thinking about ya!!
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