Bob had his doctor's appointment this morning and the swelling was much worse. It was also badly inflamed. She prescribed a stronger antibiotic. She said after the infection was gone, he had to have a biopsy to see what was causing it. He is dead set against a biopsy. She said the first thing was to get the infection under control.
Then there is a chance he could have a needle biopsy instead of a surgery type biopsy. He is still dead set against it but first things first.
She thinks it is cancer. She also said if it were, he might could be treated by radiation instead of surgery...or chemo.
But she won't know anything for sure until she gets the infection under control.
On top of that, he has dermatitis. She gave me a note for some salve to treat that and she wants to see him again Thursday. She is concerned about the dermatitis because of his diabetes.
More News: All three of our children have contacted him today and told him they wanted him to have the biopsy so he would know what he was dealing with. After he knew that, he could then decide the next move.
I believe he will eventually do that but before he can do anything, the infection needs to be cleared up.
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Oh Margie, that is not good news. Do keep us posted on this situation. How far are you from the treatment he may need? Bless you.
Forty miles if it couldn't be done locally. I'll keep
everyone advised.
My hopes and prayers are with both you and Bob!
I don't know how to put this...I want to say that some men can't be moved to do what they don't want to do...maybe he's frightened by what the doctor might do...maybe the outcome...Good luck with whatever he decides to do.I'll keep you in my prayers.
Balisha
If it is cancer the biggest question to ask is if treatment would improve his quality of life. That all depends on what type of cancer and what stage.
Good luck, my prayers are with you.
Thank you all for your remarks and suggestions....and of course, your prayers. I believe he will eventually have the biopsy after the infection is gone. All three of our children have called and told him they want him to do that and he was very touched by their concern.
Sorry to hear this, Margie.
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