Dr Watson came in about 6 p.m. with pathology report.
The tumor was 7 cm or about 3". It was stage 3 which is the typical stage of most of Dr. Watson's patients. Of the 21 lymph nodes removed, seven tested positive. Only 1 in 4 survive 5 yrs. He said Earl's chances are not that good. That Earl could have a recurrence within two years.
Strongly recommended chemo and radiation. These to start after Earl recovers some.... around the end of July.
Dr. is letting Earl out of hosp tomorrow, but wants us to stay around for a couple of days to make sure Earl is ok, before we hit the road. He wants to see Earl on Friday and if everything is ok, we can head for home.
Granted this is not the best news we could have wished for, but the tumor is out and now we do have hope that Earl can be the 1 out of 4 that makes it!
Please continue to pray for us. It's going to be a rough road thru the rest of 2007.
Thank you for all your prayers, emails, comments, and support.... just everything everyone has done .... we appreciate each and every one of you. We would never have made it this far without your help and prayers.
Lillian & Earl
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Monday, June 18, 2007
Pathology report
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Earl & Lillian, our prayers will continue as you enter into the next phase of this fight!
I am praying for God's strength and peace for you right now.
Terry & Nancy McKee
Earl and Lillian: Not sure you will get this but thought I would try. I have just gotten back in town after 2 weeks away. You have been in my prayers and will be. We pray you have a safe trip home this weekend. Bro. Glenn
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