Surgery today...

Hi everyone,

The liver biopsy today went well -- the procedure itself only took about 30 minutes but hopefully it will be helpful in her treatment. They ended up only using twilight anasthetic instead of having to put her completely out. I know she was happy about that since she hates being put under. I have to say that the waiting room at Edward's outpatient surgery area was one of the best I've been in with plenty of seating, wi-fi, TV's, blankets, pillows, and vending machines. They also had this TV screen that displayed where each patient was with a patient ID number - so we could tell once she had actually been taken in for the procedure. She should have the results within 24 - 48 hours. The oncologist will be given the results and then she will either have my mom go in to her office for the results or she'll give her the results over the phone. We won't know whether she'll have to go in for the results until later this week - again in 24 - 48 hours.

My mom said that the doctor who performed the biopsy - Dr. Hu (pronounced "who" and no, I'm not kidding) - was very nice and comforting. Chad and I have been very impressed thus far with the doctors and nurses who have been treating our mom -- most, if not all, of you know how close Chad and I are with her so feeling comfortable with those treating her is of huge importance to both of us. I know it's also important to Sally and my mom, of course, but Chad and I have talked several times in the past week and a half about this particular piece of her treatment....so I figured I'd add it. I think Chad may end up going with for her head MRI and follow up appointment with Dr. Baweja (the oncologist) next week -- mostly for support but also to meet the doctor.

Also, as far as the Sutent treatment -- of course, when my mom and Sally got home tonight there was a note saying they had tried to deliver it. Doesn't that just figure? Anyway, they should be delivering it tomorrow - it requires a signature, so they didn't just leave it on the doorstep. So, as long as they deliver it tomorrow she will begin taking the Sutent tomorrow.

Well, I think that's it for today...as usual, if I remember anything else, I'll add it.

Abby