I received a phone call today from my Urologist that preformed the surgery last week. He told me that my cancer is a mixed germ cell cancer and the cancer that I have is two different types. The first type is called seminoma and the second is called embryonal cell carcinoma. I will meet with an oncologist next week to determine what treatment is required to get rid of the cancer. The results of the CAT scan that I had showed evidence of some lymph nodes around my left terri aortic artery near my kidneys, they are not certain that these lymph nodes have been affected by the cancer. As of now, I am feeling fine and no major side effects from the surgery, I have been up and around and not feeling too much pain...good drugs!!! Thanks again for all your support.
Link for info on embryonal cell carcinoma: http://www.medcyclopaedia.com/library/topics/volume_iv_2/e/embryonal_cell_carcinoma_testicular.aspx
2 comments:
I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better! Grace and I will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers! Hope I will be able to visit you soon with the rest of team platinum!!!
You know that both Dick and I have you in our prayer, as well as Jenn. We will continue to check on your progress - keep strong, you will beat this thing!!!! We love ya all. Shirley
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