Dad (Harold Abbey) had a very tough week. His bladder tumor removal
surgery on 1/21 went smoothly, but recovery has been difficult, mainly
due to a very painful catheter. Praise God that it was finally removed
today, and Dad is already able to be up and about. Previously to this
morning he could barely get out of bed, and even movement in bed was
painful. By afternoon, he was already well improved, able to have
regular conversations and sit up without pain.
However, today we learned that the evaluation from the surgery is that
Dad had a high grade cancerous tumor, and the cancer had advanced into
the muscle of the bladder. So the next step is chemotherapy, and very
likely removal of the bladder. Bladder cancer seems to be a cancer that
is often successfully treated these days. However, the delay of getting
it treated has added risk. Tomorrow, 2/7/2014, Dad will have his first
visit with an oncologist (cancer doctor) to discuss plans.
Both Mom and Dad are still adjusting to this news while also adjusting
to the very positive change of Dad's sitting up and being able to eat a
meal at the table.
Please pray that the doctors and the family have wisdom how to best
handle and prepare for the upcoming challenges.
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