The doctor was a little more concerned today after measuring the bump on Kagan's left side of his neck (aka - the culprit). From the outside it is 3 inches by 4 inches. Pretty big bump. We were sent to have an ultrasound this evening. It has some suspicious looks to it so we will be happy when the doctor comes to tell us what the readings showed. However, his estimate today was that we will likely be undergoing surgery to remove "the culprit".
Surgery was the big thing last time where the surgeon would not clear him to undergo surgery due to the risk of the lymph nodes at the wind pipe being so big. I am assuming more test to see if that is a possibility. (Oh yea - and thanks to Bay News 9 and their week long segment series on why you should not get multiple ct scans, ultrasounds and etc. because they cause cancer: I am completely calm- Ha Ha Ha)
As we started round 2, Kagan was relaxed. I mean this time he had a comfy new quilt to wrap up in! Can't get more precious than that sweet bald head!
After all the anti-naseau medicine (zophran is his best friend), he was ready to go. The first of the chemo drugs of tonight's 5 different chemo agents was once again the "red kool-aid"). Kagan kept starring at it after it was hooked up the IV pole. He asked me to take a photo of it.
That small drip of cancer killing drugs just sat there for about 5 minutes. I guess it is normal until the pump is turned on for it to do that but it just sat there as we both looked at it. That small red drip a reminder that Round 2 is about to begin.
I wish I could see what is happening on the inside of the body right now. A closed circuit tv camera to show me the battle going on and give assurance of the break down of the cancer inside. I know I can't but I would love to see it.
Thanking God for our sweet nurse Colleen this evening. The sweet smile and gentle ways are so kind during this ordeal. She has been so sweet to Kagan and we are thankful for her.
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