Thank you for the nudge!!!

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  • March 26, 2015 at 11:20 pm #87420
    iowagirl
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    Liz…..Good for you for poking around the website and taking that “one more step” that led to the meeting with Dr. Kato. I think a lot of the time, we have been schooled not to question what a doctor says….and then…if you get THREE of them telling you it’s unresectable,…..it makes sense that it’s time to back off. But first, when it’s YOUR life…..always question what the doctor is telling you….good or bad…to fully understand….and then…..as Duke says, “it’s YOUR life and future……and it’s worth fighting for. I’ve seen people get 5 opinions….and it was the next doctor who said yes to surgery and did it. Hang in there……stick to your guns. I’ll be adding my prayers to others for April 9th.

    Julie T.

    March 26, 2015 at 9:41 pm #87419
    dukenukem
    Member

    Remember – this is your life and your future. Is it worth fighting for? You have to be ready to be your own advocate.

    Duke

    March 26, 2015 at 9:40 pm #87418
    lainy
    Spectator

    Liz, this is AWESOME and another great story on Hope and not giving up! I will be sending good vibes, thoughts and of course prayers for a successful surgery and looking forward to a great post after April 9th! You couldn’t be in better hands. YEA!

    March 26, 2015 at 8:48 pm #87417
    mattreidy
    Spectator

    I love this Liz! Fantastic news and a great lesson for others in the future to don’t ever give up hope. So very happy for you! -Matt

    March 26, 2015 at 8:42 pm #11087
    fagindog
    Member

    Hi All,
    I introduced myself a couple of months ago and shared that the peri hilar tumor was non resectable and I was declining chemo to stay healthy as long as possible. Several of you wrote back urging me not to take non resectable as an answer. I was touched but pretty well convinced that I had solid, credible “non resectable” status. Then I was poking around the CCA site and listened to a webenair by Dr. Kato from Columbia Pres in NYC. Long story short, my husband and I met with dr. Kato this morning and he said he didn’t know why we wouldn’t operate. We are tentatively scheduled for resection on April 9, pending a PET Scan to check for mets.

    I just wanted to thank each of you for being there and giving me the nudge not to give up even after three opinions! I will keep you posted as we move towards surgery! : )

    Many thanks,
    Liz

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