Tomorrow will be the procedure on her trachea. There is a tumor there that is growing rapidly and making it very difficult for air to get into the left (I think) lobe of her lung, so they're going to cut part of it out tomorrow. The formal term for the procedure is "rigid bronchoscopy". Originally, they were planning to put a stint in, but apparently there is a danger of those migrating, and since it expands after insertion, a migrating, expanding stint in the throat seems, well, less than ideal. So, partial tumor removal only, and hopefully after that we'll see a big improvement in her ability to...breathe!
Second radiation went well today, but the pain is a lot worse.
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Thank goodness for Jennifer and Sarah. I so appreciate the daily updates. I know it is hard to be going through this but all your friends are behind you so hang in there Janet. I hope to see you soon. Love, Constance
Thank you Jennifer and Sarah for this blog.
Janet, all best wishes and love all the time coming your way.
sarah & jen, thank you from me also. i finally figured out how to add words to this.. & want to repeat my earlier messages. which are much the same as everyone's.. my love, strength & prayers..all for you, my pet.. i'm here waiting to see the roses bloom.
Janet, breathe well today, breathe well. You are the first one I think of upon waking and the last one I think of upon sleeping, not to mention all the times in between. Be strong, you can do it.
Love and miss you so much, Cynthia
Sarah:
Thank you so much for letting us know what's happening to our beloved poet and artist...I'm thinking about you and praying for you every minute of the day.
I love and miss you.
Bern
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