My dad's surgery went well. Unfortunately, the tumor was large -- the size of an apple!!!!!! -- and it had completely breached the colon wall. It had engulfed his urethra and was resting on his sacrum (tailbone). So the removal itself was a lot more involved. They had a urologist come in to re-attach the urethra, but they had to scrape the tailbone which causes significant pain. They won't know until Tuesday if the cancer has spread into the bones, but right now it doesn't look like the liver, kidneys or any other organ is involved. He will definitely need chemo.
The upside? He'll be able to eat again by Sunday. Also, because the tumor was so high up he won't need any "accessories" down the road. His colon should function fine. Now he needs to get his strength back up for the chemo.
It has all happened so suddenly -- I woke up this morning thinking it wasn't real.
We're heading to Naples this morning.
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Our prayers are with all of you!
Amen! Keeping your family in my prayers.
Trish, Dan and I are thinking of you, your family, and especially your Dad. Please keep us updated when you can. With love & support, Libby
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