Update on my husband

For everyone who read my introduction post.  My husband had been diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer at 35.  They believed from the pet scan that it had spread to his spleen and various lymph nodes and possibly bones.  I saw the pet scan on Monday when we were with the oncologist, it looked so bad.  They explained how this wouldn't be cureable but it would be treatable.  Yesterday he had surgery to remove the tumor in his colon and his spleen.

The doctor came out after surgery to talk with me.  He removed the tumor in his colon.  His spleen DID NOT need to be removed, all of the spots they had seen on the pet scan were NOT CANCER!  They are now calling them granulomas which are rare benign growths.  They are saying that the cancer was localized to the tumor in his colon and surrounding tissue.  He will still need chemo but compared to what we were thinking on Monday I am beyond ecstatic!!

I really do believe in the power of prayer. (okay well I do after yesterday!)  This is better than the best case scenario that we were given.

Thanks everyone especially Jen2012 for your advice and kind words.  Miracles do happen and I will pray that everyone get theirs soon!!