Operation tomorrow
Dad’s team has decided that a laser bronchoscopy would be beneficial in increasing airflow to his left lung. The plan is tomorrow that they will again go down his throat but this time with a laser attached to actually remove some tumor.
I have made a simple graphic to help illustrate the location and what the team will be removing tomorrow. The doctors have said that the tumor does not seem to be particularly red or full of blood vessels so bleeding might not be a concern but caution that they don’t know exactly how deep the tumor continues down his the bronchial tube. They will remove as much as possible and then decide if palliative radiation therapy can also help.
This is not Dad’s only tumor or what might even be called his main tumor, but it is the one causing the most trouble right now.
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I pray that this procedure will go well and help his breathing. We are still praying and hoping for a miracle…Hang in there Herman, we love you! “J.J.” is missing you BIG time!
Herman,
We know you’ve been through a lot and we pray for you every day.
We’re now praying that the procedure scheduled for tomorrow will get you some much-needed relief. I’m bold enough to pray that they’ll be able to remove enough that radiation/chemo will “finish the job” and you’ll be able to breath well again soon. GOD IS ABLE–TRUST HIM. Love ‘ya — Kenneth and Linda
Herman,
We’re praying that tomorrow’s procedure will go well and get you some much-needed breath and oxygen. Love ‘ya — Kenneth
I love you Uncle Herman! Thanks for the update Ross. Let me know how the surgery goes.