The news is not good. Bob had a needle biopsy and fresh ultrasound last Wednesday in Bartlesville..
It is a poorly differentiated lymph node metastasis from advanced squamous cell carcinoma. She wants him to see an oncologist to try to discover where the primary source is located. They hope to be able to find the primary source. Sometimes they can't. The local oncologist, who is here two days a week from Ponca City, is Dr. Agoondepa. She will get him an appointment with him. If the source of the disease is discovered, then they can discuss treatment plans. She is not encouraged because it is poorly differentiated. She never likes to see the words "poorly differentiated".
They did not see the primary source in his CT scan or any of the x-rays or the ultrasound. She said there were a few more stains for them to analyze from this test and she said she has to say "it is further along in it's course then I'd like"
If the source is discovered, then they can come up with a treatment plan.
Bob just wants to get rid of the swelling and painful hand and arm. He is pretty discouraged.
Today he started on a narcotic pain med.
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I'm so sorry to read this, Margie! Surely doesn't make life easier for either one of you! I'll hold good thoughts for you both! Take care.
Sylvia
Thank you, Sylvia. We appreciate that. I am sure God is doing everything possible to help Bob to heal. It just may be past the point of no return.
Thank you for your good thoughts.
I am so sorry,too, Margie. Hopefully, they can find the source and get a treatment plan. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you so much Judy and Sylvia. All thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
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