I have started this over and over again and I can not find an easy way to say what I need to say. A few months ago I found a lump in my neck it was just after a root canal and the doctor thought that they were related. I got the “let’s watch this and if this goes away in a few weeks, then we will do an MRI.
The weeks went by and lump didn’t go away. I had the MRI and the radiologist report stated that the lump needed further evaluation.
I was then sent to an ENT who ordered a biopsy which has come back as highly like to be Squamous Cell Carcinoma, which in it self is confusing because if you look it up you will find that that most of the information on it will be related to skin cancer, mine is of the type that is found in a lymph nodes in my neck.
So what does this all mean?
First Patty and I are going to Hawaii with Rick, Marcela (our future daughter-in-law, which Patty and I are very happy about), Brian and Erin August 30 – September 6th.
Between now and then another biopsy, doctors appointments with a surgeon and an oncologist.
This is serous but manageable while no one knows the long term outcome; this is not life threatening at this point. I wish I could tell you more but I don’t really know much more, we are waiting for insurance authorizations and doctors at this point.
I am going from being as normal as you can be with something like this to very mad to sad, confused, scared and then the process starts again.
Patty and I will keep you updated as we know more.
Love Michael (AKA, Seal)
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Michael,
I hope you remember me, it's Colleen
from the rendering dept at DE, although I don't work there anymore, I recently heard from Sara and she shared w/ me on how you are doing. I am sorry to hear about your health situation. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and take care of yourself. God will see you through this!
All my best to you and your family!
Colleen Keyes
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