OK Look, No less that 6 people have now told me that I look like crap and need to go see my doctor. Some even wonder why I might be a little apprehensive about doing that? Well let's review. Doctors order tests, tests involve needles and other sharp instruments, sometimes tests lead to less than favorable news, etc. I just finished nearly a year of Chemo and I am ready for a freaking break. Apparently my liver is not and seems to not be functioning normally. I am told that jaundice is related to liver issues. I have been pretty sick since last week and I am calling the docs office today right after I go do some blood work.
Ok new info here... Dr called and it appears that I have a bile duct blockage. There are two ways to fix that. One is basically an advanced endoscopy where they might put in a stent and the other is a procedure where they get to the liver through the chest wall and place the stent and/or clear the blockage. Neither sounds like a party but the first would be way more preferable so lets hope for success.
Note to all... If you or someone you care about is past due for a Mammogram please encourage them to get one. If they need a comfortable environment to have the test please use the Women's center at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea. Melanie said that place was like a spa (Other than the actual exam).
We're fans of the band Shirley's Temple and their drummer Stephanie is currently fighting breast cancer. Her story is at http://caringbridge.org/visit/spudtata
Maggie is growing like a weed!!! She is over 16lbs now and about three times larger than when we got her. The cat is even more pissed because now he's not the heavyweight anymore and she just stands there and takes it from him. It's pretty funny.... He is a real grumpy gus!
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