Surprise

Dad is out of Surgery!! We were starting to get concerned because we hadn't received our update call when my mom saw my dad's hospital bed fly by the waiting room. Dr. Sharma came to give us the details on how the overall surgery had gone. Here is what we know: the tumor was at the junction of the tongue and the throat, the voice box and the rest of his throat look fine. The lymph nodes that were removed have been sent to pathology for testing to see how many were involved. This is important to determine the course of follow up treatment: definitely radiation and possibly chemo. He had a 5x5 cm portion of his tongue removed. Dr. Sharma is convinced that all cancerous material was removed and all margins are clear. Tentatively, dad will be in the ICU through Monday then transfered to a regular room on Tuesday. While in ICU he will only be able to have 2 visitors for 5 minutes every hour. They will have him up and walking tomorrow(can ya believe that!). The doctor is hopeful that he will be able to be discharged a week from today. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!!!! For all of your love and support and comments throughout this difficult and long day.