Update on my Dad

froggerjen
froggerjen Member Posts: 28
in Esophageal Cancer #1
Hi everyone,

Just a quick update that Dad is at the Mayo today having a PET scan and CT scan. If all looks good, he will have the Ivor Lewis surgery tomorrow. Big day! He had no mets back in October and has since done chemo/radiation so I hope the tumor has shrunk and they can schedule surgery for tomorrow. He will find out this afternoon. I am not with him today but will be there for at least a week if surgery is a go.

Any prayers for my Dad, Bob, will be gladly accepted.

Thanks for listening... Jen

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  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #2
    will be praying for Bob. I
    will be praying for Bob. I had the Ivor Lewis. It is a rough surgery, but I was kept comfortable and recovered with only a couple of things to go wrong.Let us know after he knows it is a go.
    Sandra
  • JReed
    JReed Member Posts: 428
    #3
    You certainly do have our prayers
    Jen

    Hoping that you and your dad receive a go-ahead for the surgery. We will be anxiously awaiting your next post.

    Be careful, get as much rest as possible, and know that we are all thinking of you and dad!

    Hugs,
    Judy
  • annalan
    annalan Member Posts: 138
    #4
    Hi Jen,
    My husband Alan had
    Hi Jen,

    My husband Alan had the Ivor Lewis in March 2010. He did really well with no complications. The recovery time is 6/12 months and you can expect a rough ride at times but he'll get there. Hope everything goes ahead as planned. Will be thinking of you and your dad tomorrow.

    Ann (2)
    Wife of Alan T3N1M0
  • GerryS
    GerryS Member Posts: 227 Member
    #5
    My prayers are with you and your family.........
    I had the IL at mayo in March 2010. You are at a great hospital. The surgery is tough but you can beat this cancer. I will have my 2 year check up at Mayo next month. Hope all goes well. God Bless...........

    Gerry

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