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Still Waiting for a Diagnosis

Texts to a friend

Giving him something to drink to trap and expel toxins.
Dr said he has at this point about 25% chance which can 
up if diagnosis is a germ cell or go down if a different type 
or if his liver stops improving. Hoping by early week liver is 
ready and have pathology in. Already has oncologist biting
 at the bit to get started. Worse case, tumor cuts off something 
important before treatment can start or treatment needs to 
start before diagnosis, (he doesn’t expect that). Of course we 
understand, there can be numerous complications.
Sent March 8


Our moods go up and down. He is on oxygen, 
blood thinner and needs to use a walker.
Sent March 8

                              
                                        Are you driving back and forth a lot?
        Rec’d March 8


I usually stay 36 hours at a time.
Sent March 8

Is his Dad doing the same?
Rec’d March 8



Not as often because he
manages a Firestone. His wife 
stays overnight sometimes
but they have a 13 year old
with Downs Syndrome who
needs routine.
Sent March 8


Oh man.
Rec’d March 8


Is there anything he needs or wants? 
Rec’d March 8


I’ll ask him. His legs are so swollen
he’s in large shorts. I think once
he is home he may need some
things.
He wants a way to wash his hair without water.
Sent March 8


I will look that up for you.
 Rec’d March 8

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