The news from the pathology department is they need more time. They think they have narrowed the tumor to one type, but within that type, there are MANY categories. They will do further testing today and tomorrow and hope to give us a definitive answer tomorrow afternoon. (They say the report has been written, but they won't release it until their additional testing is complete.)
The doctor said the good news is the pathologists think they have a good enough sample to work with, but he cautioned they may change their mind tomorrow if there isn't enough sample to run additional tests (which would require another biopsy, possibly the invasive type).
Interesting Tidbit. This doctor also told us that he is a pessimist, but then corrected himself and called himself a realist. Bryan & I burst out laughing because Bryan says the same thing about himself. We all laughed when the doctor said that I sound like his wife. I asked him if he also believed in conspiracies & he said that he probably does. This should be funny to those of you who know Bryan--I told the two of them that they were two peas in a pod! Honestly, it helped me understand why I have difficulty listening to this doctor. I'm used to Ashton's doctor who is an optimist (& has been right 100% of the time). It is difficult to switch gears, but now that I know more about this doctor's personality, it is easier for me to understand why he says some of the things he says.
I am actually encouraged by today's news. They gave us just enough information to hold me over until tomorrow. I think I feel encouraged because we are finally narrowing down the possibilities and a diagnosis is around the corner. For those of you who know me, you know I love to research. What has been frustrating is researching 20 types of tumors and the 20 variations of those (& knowing that 99% of the information didn't matter). Now that we're closing in, my research can actually be meaningful. (The other reason I'm encouraged is that I didn't feel like I was pulling teeth to get information out of the doctor!)
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JoLayna & Bryan - I was shocked to hear about this. Talking with you last week, Brayden's toenail was the current event! Please know that you and your family are in our prayers! I will also be praying for Ashton to right his ways and see that "Chosing the Red" is the RIGHT thing to do. Please call anytime! I am so close and would love to hang out with your children!!
Mickelle
Bryan and JoLayna, it is Wednesday night and I am in Beloxi, MS but my prayers are with you. Deni told me about the Blog that we got today and I went right online to read the progress. When are we going to have an "ALL BETTER" party. Let's plan it right away before all this excitement is forgotten and you are onto more important things. I know that everything will be fine but what a pain in the meantime. We love you and your family.
Love, Dell
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