Tom's surgery is tomorrow
We have been praying this day would come so that we would get it behind us!! Does that make sense? Tom's surgery for the Melenoma tumor on his cheek will be tomorrow. The cancer had spread to the largest saliva gland on his cheek. It supplies 80% of the saliva to that side of his mouth. There are many nerves running through this gland that control the movements of your face, from your forehead, eyelids, cheek, lips, mouth, and chin. There will be several surgeons on hand to assist. We expect at least one night stay. We will keep you posted. Dana arrived tonight and is staying at Tom and Bev's. Mike and I will join them after we get Shelby off for school. Amy will be there as soon as she gets her crew in school as well.
My dad did very well with his first round of chemo. He is not supposed to loose his hair and he was not that uncomfortable. He did his loading dose and went home with a 48hour pump. When he was finished with that, he returned to the clinic, they removed the pump and he will be off the chemo for 2 weeks. This process will continue for about 6 months. Please pray that he remains strong and he can tolerate this long series of chemo.
More updates tomorrow,
Love to all,
Thanks for your support and prayers,
Kim and Crew
posted by Kim Newhouse @ 10:03 PM
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