Sorry I have not had time to update this week. Dad went to the primary care Doc on Wed. who mom and dad seemed to like he ask what they where doing there when he saw the HMO as the payee he understood . Any how he just so happens to be from Africa which turned out to be a blessing he looked in dads mouth and told they it looked like a Lymphoma that children in Africa get finally someone who thinks they know what this is. Mom said he said the name but she could not remember what it was or how to pronounce it. So they did blood work that day waited in the office for a referral which was going to be for an Ear nose and throat doc (ENT). I suggested they pack a bag in case they could get an appointment fast they where half way to Vegas good idea but the office didn't cooperate they set them home with out a referral when they were outside of Mesquite they got the call for an appointment with the ETN on Friday Dad was exhausted and wanted to sleep in his own bed so they came all the way home just to leave Thursday around noon to go the Las Vegas.
While on the drive there they got a call asking why they had missed the appointment with the ENT. To make a long story shorter they call the Primary care Doctor asking what was going on. They were not meant to go to the ENT they where suppose to go to an Oral Surgeon so Friday they actually saw the oral surgeon who looked at dad and said I could do this surgery but what you really need is to start Chemotherapy and Radiation NOW!!! Mom and Dad are Staying in Vegas hoping to see the Oncologist (Cancer Doctor) Monday or Tuesday. So that is the scoop.
Please continue to pray for your own strength to make it though this but especially for Dad's strength he has been very weak and tired which will most likely get worse with the chemo.
Rick and Nancy if you are reading I would love to hear how Nick did in the Marathon. This is meant to be focused on Dad but some good new from anyone to bring a positive beat to the blog would be great.
I am going to surprise Mom and Dad by having there Christmas tree up before they get home.
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Thank you soooo much for letting us know what's going on!!! We feel so helpless bing this far away. Please continue to update and let us know what's happening. Megan said she can do posts too, so if you don't have time, maybe she can help.
Love you lots!!! Hope to see you again soon.
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