Well, after seeing my Radiologist Dr. Scicutella on Thursday, I was given the okay to return to work in Phoenix. Although, Dr. Scicutella did say that the chance for a reccurence was high, and that I would have to monitored closely by my ENT and other Dr.'s out there. The first two years are the most critical and then after 5 years if I am still clean, then I would be considered out of the woods! So there is still a long road to tow, but at least I'm getting started to being back on track to resume a normal a life as possible after going through what I have.
So, Friday and Saturday were spent packing things up, although I'm not taking that much with me, just the bare essentials.
Sunday was spent relaxing at my sister Cathy's home with her family. We had an early afternoon dinner in which we enjoyed homemade stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes and pumpernickel bread. Cathy provided a "Good Luck Tom" cake for dessert and presented me with a card and some departing gifts. We then went bowling for a few games and had an overall enjoyable day.
Today, Tuesday, Dad and I will depart for Phoenix in about an hour. We plan to make it to the west side of St. Louis today and hope to be in Phoenix by Friday. I report to work on Monday the 25th, one day before my 48th Birthday.
So again to everyone who sent their prayers and blessings, please continue to do so and Thanks so much much for all the support!
God Bless all of you!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
"Benign" is the word of the day!
Well, the results of last weeks biopsy were reviewed today with E.N.T. Dr. Matthew Straka and I'm happy to say that everything came back as benign!
There is still some swelling in the neck area which will require follow-ups, but all in all, I've been given a clean bill of health! Dr. Straka okayed me to return to Phoenix so that I may return to work, so now I just have one more appointment on the 14th of February with Dr. Sciccutella and
hope to be back to work before my 48th birthday which is February 26th!
Again, I must give a huge "Thank You" to everyone who has said prayers, sent prayer cards adding my name to prayer lists of the ill and just encouraged me along this journey. That has been a huge part of my success so far and hopefully will continue to be.
God Bless all of you!
There is still some swelling in the neck area which will require follow-ups, but all in all, I've been given a clean bill of health! Dr. Straka okayed me to return to Phoenix so that I may return to work, so now I just have one more appointment on the 14th of February with Dr. Sciccutella and
hope to be back to work before my 48th birthday which is February 26th!
Again, I must give a huge "Thank You" to everyone who has said prayers, sent prayer cards adding my name to prayer lists of the ill and just encouraged me along this journey. That has been a huge part of my success so far and hopefully will continue to be.
God Bless all of you!
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