Texts Regarding Biopsy and Diagnosis

Texts between my friend Kristen and myself

I share these texts to show our anxiety, waiting and innocence.

We are at Moffit now

I am so anxious for him to start being treated.

Sent March 1

That’s great! He will start feeling much better after
those treatments! When do they plan on starting?

Rec’d March 1

No plan yet. Driving me crazy.

Sent March 1

Are they still waiting for the biopsy to come back?

Rec’d March 1

Does Moffitt have a plan yet?

Rec’d March 3

Sent March 3

No final diagnosis.

Sent March 3

I was picking up slides and x-rays and scans earlier, to bring to Moffitt. Suddenly feel very discouraged. He’s sleeping, so that’s good. Supposed to do some surgery today…if they fit him in….to put in the stent to stop the bile backup.

The other day they drained fluids out of his lung and his legs have swollen to almost twice their regular size. Got some of that down but it is bad enough to cause him pain.

Sent March 3

Just met Dr. Gonzalez. He said he can’t start
chemo until they know exact cancer and
address the liver/bile issue.

Sent March 3

So are they still waiting for the biopsy then?

Rec’d March 3

Yes. Have narrowed it down to 3 but have
to be exact because each one responds to
different chemo.

Sent March 3

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