Well, while we still do not have the results from the biopsy, there is a new plan in progress. The doctor took a look at the MRI today, and determined that the "mass" is approx. 16 cm., and he doesn't want to wait to take it out. It does not seem to be attached to anything, just sort of free floating, which kind of has the doctor puzzled. At the same time, there is a cyst on Shelby's spleen, AND, he has gall stones. So, the current game plan is surgery. This Friday, the doctor plans to go in and...
A) remove the entire mass
B) remove a portion of the spleen (unless there's too much bleeding in which case he'll take the whole spleen.)
C) remove the gall bladder
Once the mass is out, they can run further testing on it, to determine once and for all if it is in fact cancer that we're dealing with, as well as what kind, how advanced, etc.
The doctor stressed to Shelby & Vicky that this surgery is very serious. There are risks, and because there is so much to do...it's going to take a while !
So, we stand firm in our belief that God has Shelby in the palm of His hand...we believe that He will continue to keep a constant vigil by his side, and we will continue to walk by faith and know that God is in total control and will take good care of Shelby !!
If we have other updates before Friday we will of course post them immediately, otherwise we'll let you know as soon as the surgery is over !!!
Thank you all for your constant and consistent prayer...it means so much !!!
God bless !!!
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Shelby and Family,
ReplyDeleteWe are pulling and praying for you Shelby and you have overcome a lot and you WILL conquer this and most importantly, we are here for you and your family if you need anything please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerley,
Todd and Shannon Duffey
Shelby, Vicky and family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! If any of you need anything at all, do not hesitate to call! Love, Renee Greer
ReplyDeleteShelby and Family,
ReplyDeleteKnow that you are in our daily thoughts and prayers. Trust in God that all will be OK. Michele O'Brien-White and Family HCFD
Shelby~
ReplyDeleteThe whole Gilreath clan loves you and is praying for you!!!!!
Sarah ~ for the crew
Shelby, know that we are praying for you and the family. We love you.
ReplyDeleteRosemarie, Tony and Caitlin Milby
Shelby,
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Please don't hesitate to call if we can be of any help. We miss you!
Your friends at Bank of North Georgia
Everyone who asks about you I give them this blessed web site. You all are in our prayers. Always Shelby. The Boehrer's
ReplyDeleteShelby, you have people praying for you all over the world...
ReplyDeleteMy family in Germany, Kevin's family in texas, friends in Alaska, Hawaii, and just about every state I can recite...
So, you see.... you just have to get well fast!! Everybody is in on this... :))
We all miss you and continue for a speedy recovery!
P.S. all the criminals have way to much party time without you patroling the street! So hurry up and get better!!!
Vicky... if there is anything you need help with, just let us know. We are here for you!
The Ogle family