Well, I was hoping to not have to post here anymore and everything would be sunshine and rainbows. Clearly that is not how life works. End of Oct mom had a what I would call was a minor stroke. After a couple days in the hospital they found a FPO which just means hole in her heart. More than likely she was born with it and had she not had the stroke would never had known about it. Doctors are not 100% sure if this caused mom's stroke but feel that it is best they close it up. This procedure is scheduled for Dec 6th. 

Last week mom had her 3 month follow up from having her upper right lobe of her lung and 2 ribs removed. The CT scan showed that mom's adernal gland was significantly larger than the last scan and was cause for concern with the doctor. Dr Solomon ordered a pet scan which mom did yesterday and we recieved the results today. As Dr. Solomon suspected the cancer has indeed shown up in the pet scan was the bad news. The good news that is the only spot he is concerned with the rest of the scan was good. So, this gland is located in an unfavourable location for a biopsy so we can not determine what kind of cancer it is so chemo is not an option. The little bugger is also not eligible for radiation due to the same issue. Dr Solomon has referred mom to a surgeon to discuss removal of this gland. 

That appointment has been scheduled for the 3rd of Dec. The other option is some sort of immuno therapy that would not cure but help the cancer from spreading. I'm not going to lie I didnt pay that close of attention to this option because it wouldn't cure mom of cancer.

So we will see what the new doctor has to say on the 3rd. Dr Solomon has also stated if we would like a second opinion he has no problem referring us back to Mayo for that opinion. We will see what the doc has to say and go from there.

Unfortunately Dr Solomon has also stated since mom's cancer has moved the likelyhood that it will again is high. I love the famous doctor quote that " every patient is different" and I am running with it. 

Our mom is different and we are hopeful this will be our last go around with the ugly "C" word.

Today was a hard day but with out the hard days it makes the easy ones not as special.

Everyone hug your loved ones cuz each and everyone is special and you just never know what tomorrow will bring!!!❤❤❤