Hello All,
I am finally sending out a quick update following my CT scan. A couple of days following my CT I decided to pick up the ultrasound probe and look at my liver myself. I have to admit I was a little reserved in doing so, since the last time I did this I found my cancer. The first thing I see is a complex cystic structure, in the right lobe of my liver. I just thought it was a resolving hematoma or collection of blood from my liver biopsies. After several days had passed I called UNMC for the CT results. They saw the cystic structure as well, however it is was not a hematoma, it was connected to a bile duct in my liver. The internal medicine doctor did not know what to tell me, and it took a couple of days to get ahold of my surgeon, Dr. Botha, and he knew exactly where it was and was not concerned. Thank goodness. I was concerned there for awhile that I was looking at another procedure, and I was not looking forward to that.
Since then, they have decreased my anti-rejection medication to only 4 mg per day, and my prednisone is down to 10 mg per day. The decrease in medication is always great news.
I am feeling 100%, without any side affects at all. I am back in the swing of my job, and really enjoying the change in routine, other than labs and Dr. appointments.
We had some sad, sad news this past week. Larry's cousin Jamie was murdered by her boyfriend, who also took his own life. Her aunt and uncle are the kind people that we lived with once I got released from the hospital, Jim and Shirley Simmonds. This really hits home with me, and my heart goes out to them. The pain and heartache that comes with such a tragedy is so overwhelming.
We found out this week that Tim's (the man who took my sister's life) last appeal was denied, so that is behind us one more time. We know there will be more down the road, but it is over for now.
I continue to be blessed by all of you and your support, and I am so thankful.
All my love,
Trisha
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