We just finished meeting with the surgeon, et al. He went through the results of the MRI. All indications are that this indeed is a "primary brain tumor" - in all likelihood cancerous; but they will not know for sure until the pathology is complete. There is a slim chance it is a benign cyst or absess, but doubtful. As soon as Dennis wakes up from his nap (meds knocked him out a bit) we are getting the heck out of here for a few days. Dennis and Faith have a hotel across the street and we will enjoy the sites and sounds of Seattle for the next few days. Dennis' daughters will be coming in tomorrow.
Surgery is scehduled for 7:20am on Monday morning. Doc says it is a pretty straight forward procedure. Should take about 2 hours to remove the tumor. Then a day or two in ICU and if everything goes as planned he can go home in 2-5 days after the surgery. Once all the pathology gets back, the next phase of this thing will start with radiologists and oncologists to determine a course of action.
Right now, Faith and I have things somewhat under control here. Dennis is very grateful for all the kind words and thoughts and prayers. He is hell bent on going hunting this fall... His spirits are good and understands he has a fight ahead of him.
Faith and I will discuss logistics, "needs and wants" later tonight. I will let you know what we come up with. I have received calls about sending flowers, cards, money, etc. Hang on for right now, we will get that worked out.
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Dennis,
You are in my thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery! We need you back in the saddle to keep championing the restoration cause! By the way -- great footage on the TNC site -- you are a natural on film as always! Take care! Sheila Jacobson
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