was reading the ct scan report and saw that it does 5mm cross section scan and was thinking what if the cancer tumor is less than 5mm? 5mm (~1/5″) is actually quite big. does it mean there’s a chance the scan may miss tumors less than 5mm in size? cant they scan it for 1mm [...]
Surgery Date: 1/9/2007 Surgery Time: 2pm Surgery Result: SUCCESS! It only took 4.5 hours. The incision is L or hockey stick shaped, straight down from middle of the stomach to an inch above the belly button and then to the right side of the body. The liver resection was smooth (cut out about 2/3 of [...]
With the success of the second surgery and the pathology result, I now have the option of not having any more chemotherapy. It’s great, but the decision is a hard one to make. It’s been on my mind since the visits with the doctors earlier this month when the option is presented. On one hand, [...]
Last night I went to sleep around 12:30am, but I couldn’t fall asleep even until 8:30am in the morning. I thought I was exhausted from yesturday’s full day CT/PET scan at the hospital. I got up and ate breakfast. Everyone’s surprised at how early I got up this morning. After about 3 hours, I finally [...]
I guess I spoke too soon… thought my stomach is doing fine but last evening, it acted up again. Started to feel funny around 6pm. Had some dumplings/wonton noodle for dinner, but couldnt eat much. Threw up about 4 times from 7pm – 1am. Finally got everything out of the system and went to bed. [...]
J went to see the Dr. to have his staples removed. In less than 1 minute, the 45+ staples were removed. Didn’t hear any ouches from J, maybe he was holding his breath. The doctor was very happy with J’s recovery. The pathology report said that they found no live cancer cells! This is the [...]
Here is a photo of an empty bowl, ten minutes ago it was filled with wonton noodle. J is eating well, perhaps eating too well. Actually he is eating his normal amount but feel uncomfortably stuffed and it puts J in a food coma. Think he has to train his body to eat frequent mini [...]
Tomorrow is the surgery day, thanks to all who signed my shirt for good luck =) Feel free to write comment for this post if you didn’t get to sign my shirt. back of the shirt front of the shirt
* Surgery day is Tuesday 1/9/2007 * Surgeon is Dr. Fong * Surgery covers liver resection * Surgery will be around 5-6 hours * Location is at 1275 York Avenue (between 68th and 69th St.) * Will stay at the hospital for about 10 days after surgery The cell phone alarm went off at 6:45am.. [...]
Today is a nice day, but still a little chilly. My hands and feet are fine except when I flex them, they feel a little “stiff” with minor numbness. Jujuball called for some tennis. I was debating if I should go because it’s kinda cold, but at the end I decided to go hit a [...]