Thank you, Lynn. My sister who has the pancreatic cancer and I have not been really close; she has some delusions about things and those cannot be changed. I am grateful that she allowed me to call her for a period of 5 months, so she knows who I am, and not who she thought that I am. Although there have been some rifts, I do love her and I hope that she knows that. I was thinking of going there if she said it was OK, but I was advised if the brain tumor pushes into the brain that I could have seizures, so I don't want to be driving far and then I have one.
I went to my spine surgeon today and he is trying to get in touch with one of the neurosurgeons that he knows and see if he can get me in for a second opinion relatively quick. But the spine surgeon read the report and said that it was quite large and he can see that I would rather get it out than to leave it there and then it could cause serious damage if it pushes into the brain. He said that the doctor that I am going to is one of the big names in neurosurgery in the valley. Someone last night told me that the hospital way down there is an excellent hospital. I will let you all know of any major developments. Joan From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 10:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Fwd: Me Hi Joan, Gosh Joan, you really have more than your share of suffering at the moment. I am so sorry to read of all the health problems you and your sister are going through. I know it must be very difficult to deal with and face the acceptance of your sis's last days, it's never a good time to lose those we dearly love. I am so glad to read the tumor on your pituitary gland is not considered cancerous and can be removed and you are moving quickly to remedy it. I would love to include you and your sister in my prayers. Take care, will be thinking of you during this period of emotional distress. Thank goodness you have Dolly and Desi to give comfort and support. They do. Lynn In a message dated 5/4/2011 1:34:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: I cannot wait another 2 months; I have already waited two months to see the first neurosurgeon and I shudder to think what might happen if I wait for another and then the tumor pushes into my brain. So, if you all can just pray for my sister, Barbara, for peaceful last days and also for me that I get this tumor removed before it causes some permanent damage.
