Tuesday, August 31, 2010

First Surgion Visit

Today we visted Dr Richard Fox, a surgeon who specializes in thyroid surgery. He was very nice and seems very competent. He did an additional sonogram and found a very large nodule on Katy's right thyroid. It is currently pushing her trachea to the side. He advised she have her whole thyroid removed but indicated that there is no great rush as thyroid cancer is fairly slow growing. He also recommended that she see her primary care physician to figure out why she is still so sick - as thyroid cancer has no symptoms other than the lump. Katy is seeing Dr. Browne this afternoon. We will keep you posted.
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9 comments:

  1. Valerie EricAugust 31, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Good luck Katy! We are all wishing you a speedy recovery! And to Karen, I know you are really stressed out, hang in there! I love you Rauchers/Feinemans!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks so much for this great way for us to know exactly what to be cheering for and sending good thoughts about. Our love is with all of you every minute.
    Becky and Dave

    P.S. We don't understand all the mechanics of this communication method, being "old folks" but we'll do our best. (Don't know how to respond to the profile question.)

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  3. katesattenAugust 31, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Hilary Browne! Yea! She's SO smart and good!!! I have this link in my Bookmarks Bar now so I can come to it every day. It sounds VERY hopeful on so many levels but, of course, I am really wanting to know why you are still sick!! Let's do a mah jongg reading over the phone!!! Love from Ayla, Kumbi and ME <3

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  4. Sun and MoonAugust 31, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    We're all pulling for you Katy. Keep up your spirits, it will all work out.

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  5. MargaretSeptember 1, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    Hey there Katy! Harold, Patrick and I are all sending our love and best most positive thoughts to you. In fact Ashleigh (Frances' childhood friend) is living with us for a while and she sends her best too. I have mentioned your sitation to some of Patrick's friends and my Mum (Frances' Gran) and they/she send their very best. Gran is praying for you and your family. With all this love pointing your way from Canberra and Victoria, you are bound to get well. I think of you often and will look forward to reading this blog. I have been talking to Frances every day to keep in touch with her and with you. She misses you SOOOOO much. BIG BIG hugs from us to you. We have faith that love will win and that all will be well for you. Sending you happiness and sunshine from us all - love Margaret, Harold, Patrick and of course Frances xoxoxoxoxo

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Thanks Karen...I'm trying again...love the Blog
    but love you more!!!!

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  7. SallySeptember 2, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Guess I'm on Becky and Dave's team. I thought I signed up and left a message yesterday, but today is like Ground Hog Day, and it is only September. Katy, I hope you get this message. You are in our prayers. Hang in there and keep smiling, although tears are okay also. It's just that when I think of you, I think of that awesome smile. We love you. Sally and Arnie

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  8. SallySeptember 2, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Yeah! It worked!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Greetings to you all from foggy San Diego today! We are just walking and talking a lot...that is James and I...Everyone else is working or project-ting....what is happening with you guys...is anyone sleeping these nights?
    Call feel you all here and remembering good times together here...much love coming your way...Love, Cindy

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