People say the funniest things when you are in the doctor's office. While there is nothing funny about cancer, there are some pretty damn funny things that are discussed.
As you are aware...we've discussed Kim's unimpressive diarrhea, (honestly...that never stops being funny). Now...for today's story.
So...we are meeting with the cardiac/thoracic surgeon today..Dr. Dennis Nichols at Tacoma General Hospital. Sounds serious...but what doesn't one the big C has been discussed. Nice nurse...doing medical history stuff of course. Less exciting than when you give blood, but still fairly detailed. The question was..."Do you smoke?" The answer..."No". Smart-alec husband's response? "Well, does it count if she is smokin' hot?" Nurse's answer...yes (said with serious face). Stunned patient and husband. She repeats the question..."Well...do you?" After I explained that I was talking about her being smokin' HOT...she explained she heard smokin' POT. Laughed my ass off...still am.
Story number 2. When Kim was pregnant she was a mush brain. I called it cous cous...same thing. Apparently cancer does the same thing. For the second time in her life, today she was on the cell phone with someone...while looking for her cell phone. I love her...glad she's so cute.
For the details.
Surgeon feels it is either lymphoma or thymoma. Lymphoma requires chemo...thymoma requires surgery...not sure which is better. Biopsy is scheduled for Monday at about 7:30 AM at Tacoma General. Should only take about an hour. We'll hopefully have results in a day or two, then we'll follow up with the oncologist, Dr. Liao, on Thursday at 9:00 AM. Next week will be big. We both really like Dr. Nichols. He's confident, thorough, and ends up that he is a Lute as well! Attaway doc!
The other possibility in all this...could be a goiter! Never thought I'd say this...but pray my wife has a goiter! You learn the best vocab when your sick!
Thanks for reading...I hope you find this helpful.
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Praying, writing letters to Santa, whatever I can think of. Think the tooth fairy would be able to help? (I only ask coz I'm not sure there's such a thing as a goiter fairy...) So mush brain huh.. are you SURE there's no weed influence? :D Too funny!!! Thanks for sharing the humor you're finding in this situation. Love you all. Amy
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates with the info. and the cute stories to go along. I know you guys are going to rock this cancer like a hurricane! Yes, that was a Scorpions reference for you. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI hear Lute doctors are the best....
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