I have already blogged on Friday's meeting with the surgeon but I didn't mention the following, which gives an insight into our thoughts before tomorrow's meeting with the oncologist.
When the surgeon was explaining his reluctance to go ahead with the planned operation, Kitten asked the question "Have you had good results with many people who have been in the is situation?"
This question had to be put into the context that the surgeon is one of the very best in his field.
The answer was "No". There was an example of one patient where he had been able to increase the patient's life expectancy but not one of cure.
It should be remembered that he considered me to be borderline in the first place back in February.
That is the backdrop against which we are operating tomorrow.
Kitten and I have discussed the situation today. I think that we needed yesterday to let the dust settle. I would prefer any pathway, regardless of degree of aggression or risk, that would put me in a position where we can get this thing under control with the possibility of its complete removal. Whether that option is open is another matter.
We have to be guided by expert opinion but, needless to say, I have done a degree of homework and will question and probe as I see fit (as usual).
Times like these are real crossroads in lives and the fact that this is physical is not different from major events in others lives, regardless of the event's orientation. I will approach it with a cool head and let my heart guide my reaction.
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