Thursday, August 27, 2009

It's Lymphoma

The surgeon just came to let us know how the surgery went. It is now 2:25 and she just went into recovery about 5 mins ago. We should be able to go back and see her in about half an hour. The doctor said that everything went as well as it could have. He said that it is a lymphoma, but we will not be sure what type until we get the test results back from the biopsy. They said the results will take at least 24 hours. Once we get the results we will know the treatment necessary.
The tumors ended up being larger than they suspected. One is the size of a softball and the other is the size of a golfball and they are around the small intestines, but the doctor did not seem worried and said that if you are a two year old and you happen to have a cancer, this is not a bad type to have. 

I am relieved that she pulled through the surgery, and I am a little anxious about seeing her in pain, but I know that this is going to make her better and I hope that when we all look back on this it will just look like a blip in time. 

Elsa will be such an awesome old lady. 
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 27, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Katherine, you are precious, thanks for the updates, hopefully this is therapeutic for you too. Praise God that she has pulled through this surgery.............and yes, she will be an awesome old lady!! Keep up the positive attitude!! You are a blessing!

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  2. KateAugust 27, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Katherine- this is so fancy now- I love the little fish swimming on the side. Glad you found this to keep you distracted.
    Missed you in class-

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  3. LisaAugust 27, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post updates. I pray her pain is minimal and her recovery quick. What a tough little girl. I look forward to watching her grow into that old lady.

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  4. MandiAugust 27, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Thanks so much for the update. We are all praying for Elsa as well as your whole family. If there is ANYTHING you need please do not hesitate to ask.

    Mandi

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  5. Jane BanksAugust 29, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Katherine, Julia sends her good thoughts your way. She is home with me taking a break from NYU. Thanks for keeping us updated. You are a wonderful sister, daughter, and friend.

    Jane

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