Brian had his biopsy today. It was scheduled for 2:30 and it wasn't that far off when he went in. They gave him some Ativan on the floor first and a bag of Lactated Ringers for fluid. He wasn't allowed to eat after breakfast and that was hard. The Interventional Radiologist explained what he was going to do and it was going to take up to an hour.
Basically, they went in with a long needle from his front, navagting around the intestines and were to take core samples of the outer egde of the mass. The inside of the mass was dying and my impression of that news meant that it had been there a while. The radilogist stated that it was normal for any kind of mass to be necrotic on the inside and live on the outside.
When he was all done , he hurried as best he could as the only other hospital in the area lost the use of their CT scanner and they were sending almost all the patients to Benedictine where we were. IT was very busy.
He came out to see me after the procedure and explained that he was only able to get two core samples, as the mass had a lot of vasularity to it and was starting to bleed more than he liked. There is a hematoma around the mass now. That is basically a large blood pocket. The body should absorb it back.
We have an appointment with the onoclogist on Thursday morning. Emily is thrilled to have Daddy home.
So, we are going to take it easy tomorrow and Sunday and we will see from there.
Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers.
2 comments:
If the mass is dying on the inside, is that a good thing? Does that mean that the outer part will die also? Sorry I don't understand much about this, but call me and explain in more detail, that way I understand more of what is going on! Love you! Send our love to Brian and Emily also!
Hi Brian, Jen and Em,
Wow, I don't know what to say. Other that this is a test of how strong the Clarke's and Coppola's really are. We will all kick back soon with a drink and look forward to a more peaceful and healthy life together.
Brian, try to stay tough. Your a Clarke and a son of George Clarke who has passed the cat with nine lives. Lol. We will all get together soon and be listening to Uncle George's jokes together. We love you and will see you soon.
Jenn, your probably at witts ends. If you need to talk please don't hesitate to call 2012471792. Love you!
Miss Emiy, we hope you have a wonderful school year! We wil get you together for a playdate with all your cousins. Love you!
Talk to you guys soon.
Love, Jen, Jim, EM & Ty
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