Hahnemann or Sloan-Kettering, Part Deux

A late-breaking update for all of us waiting on pins and needles...

Trish met with Dr. Dennis Chi of Sloan-Kettering.  I only had a chance to glance over this doctor's bio.  I think he must be like a rock star in the world of gynecological oncology.  Read the bio if you get a chance... very impressive!  Especially this bit:

On an international level, I am one of a handful of gynecologic oncology surgeons from the United States on the faculty of Esagon (European School of Abdomino-pelvic surgery in Gynecologic ONcology), based in Italy. The school provides surgeons throughout the world with the ability to interact and learn from the world's leading experts in the complex field of gynecologic oncology surgery. Our passionate mission is to improve the care and outcomes of women with gynecolgic cancers -- not just in our own countries, but throughout the world.

Bearing in mind that Trish has not officially notified us of her decision, here is what we know so far about a Sloan-Kettering plan.  Dr. Chi would perform this complicated surgery (6-12 hours) on April 16th.  The recuperation would be about 2-3 weeks.  At that time, the team would decide whether IV chemotherapy or IP chemotherapy would follow.  Read more about these treatment options here.

Interesting to note that according to Dr. Chi, larger ovarian tumors are usually not the more aggressive cancers.  The smaller the tumor, the more aggressive typically.  Well, who would ever have thought we'd be almost grateful for a larger mass?  We are thankful for every ray of hope these doctors offer, and Dr. Chi leaves us with a lot of hope.

Trish will come home on Friday with Jenny.  Easter festivities will commence... the babies and children can spin circles around her as she holds court :)  Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin' down the bunny trail!