Looks like we have many more reasons to be optimistic as of right now. Dr. Chi took only 3-4 hours to finish because this turns out to be less complicated than expected- strange and uncommon- but resulting in a much less extensive surgery.
The tumor was a mucinous tumor, meaning basically filled with cancerous mucus. The tumor leaked and filled the area with the thick fluid, but the tumor itself had "no defined spread" to other organs or structures. Two liters of the stuff were suctioned out. They removed all of her reproductive organs, as well as her appendix and a fatty deposit from her intestine. 28 biopsies were taken- all of organs and structures where the mucus had been in contact. Those biopsies will take a few days. They placed a port for intraperitoneal chemotherapy... the chemo will be placed right in her abdomen as opposed to being given intravenously.
Here's the best part... Dr. Chi says this is a likely to be a low-grade cancer... he is "cautiously optimistic." He reports that he had a patient with this type of tumor eight years ago, and she is still in remission today... never had a return of cancer.
Keep praying, send healing thoughts and love Trish's way! Duff, Cathy and Jenny will get to see her around 5pm.
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What great news!!! I knew all of those angels Trish has up there would come through for her!! All of our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Trish. We love you. Eileen, Bill, Billy, Kira & Jake
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! We'll keep her in our prayers for a speedy recovery! Love April, Bill and Ava Hoch
ReplyDeleteVery good news ! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Dutch
ReplyDeletemy thoughts and prayers are with you for a complete and full recovery. love patt mathis
ReplyDeletePrayers lifted up for a full recovery!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Barb Sabath
Just got home from FL and was thrilled to read that everything went well. You're in our prayers! Will you be at the teacher's luncheon this Wed? Ha! Fondly, Aileen
ReplyDeleteCautiously happy to hear this news...hang in there Trish - Summon all your prayers everyone that nothing but good news will follow this announcement!
ReplyDeleteHi Ms. Walsh! Remember me? Jim Moury? You were my 2nd grade teacher in 1972? I live in NC now. I have reconnected with Linda Dutch, Cindy Wilson, Rich Kurtz and others via Facebook. Isn't the internet cool?!? Who'd a thunk it? Remember when I brought you fish I caught? I used to have the biggest crush on you! I am so glad that everything went well with your surgery. For years I've been saying that I was going to come visit everyone for but life seems to keep getting in the way.
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Dearest Tricia, I shall remember you in my prayers. Hope you remember who I am. Cannot believe how much you look like your mother. Hopefully will get to talk to you soon. Many aves your way.
ReplyDeleteGod is awesome!!!! So happy to hear this news!! I will keep praying for you and look forward to hearing more good news!!
ReplyDeleteWith love,
Elaine Stein
Just got back from DC. Thought about you the whole time. Just read the blog and was so elated with the news. I know everything will be well. God is so good especially to people who are so good to others. I am here for whatever you need. Waiting to be assigned.
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Marge