POSTED BY KARA:
Today we met with Dr. Rodney Landrenau, surgical oncologist at UPMC. We were able to see him at Jameson Hospital in New Castle, which eliminated the longer drive to Pittsburgh. After a fairly long wait (2+ hours) we were called back. Dr. Landrineau immediately struck us as dynamic, confident and competent. He said he was optimistic and positive, and that we should be, too! Dr. Landreneau will begin her on chemo to try and shrink the tumor near the carina. He then hopes to be able to perform a surgical resection, leaving as much healthy lung tissue behind as possible. He ordered a battery of tests to be performed in the coming weeks (see schedule below), and scheduled an EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) for Tuesday, Aug. 18 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Check here: http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/pulmonary/procedures/endobronchial.htm for more info on the procedure. See more on her doctor at: http://www.upmccancercenters.com/search/page_physbio.cfm?id=3567.
All in all, it was a very encouraging visit!
You go girl! See you Saturday :) :)
ReplyDeleteHI!!!! wish i could be there....shawn is bring big hugs and kisses from cooper and me !!! love you !!!!
ReplyDeletethis is fantastic, kara. i'm so glad the doctor has a positive plan of action. :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom, Sandi, and I are so glad to hear the positive news today! We are always thinking of you all!!
ReplyDeleteI know how you all are feeling! I am so glad to hear of the positive news. She remains in my thoughts and prayers everyday! Please let me know if you guys need anything at all, even just to talk, I have been there. Please send her our love! Jen & Nate
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, Guess what.The Sandollar and the Starfish were talking to me last night. This is how it went.
ReplyDeleteSandollar to Starfish:,Hay little frand,do you remember back a few years ago,when that girl that was always smiling was on the beach with her dad. Starfish to S.D..You mean that nut that was trying to make dead fish fly. S.D. to S,F. Yea. These dead fish were flying off the beach into the water until one of the flying dead fish hit a beach joggor in the chest,and stuck there. As soon as the joggor jeered at those too beach bums and left, smiley and the flying fish dad went to the pool and off the beach. Well, better like next time......Dad..................