Charlie T wrote:
>
> Dear Group,
>
> My husband and I have been lurking on this group for about 3 weeks, ever
> since he was diagnosed with a deep lobe parotid gland tumor. All of the
> outpatient testing was inconclusive, so Monday the 22nd, he goes in to have
> the tumor removed, and possibly more (as in neck dissection)surgery right
> then and there, depending upon what the pathologists see while he's still
> under.
>
> This tumor has been called "textbook"as in they talk about it in Med school,
> but say you'll probably never see one in practice. This month, his doctor
> has seen three.
>
> Anyway, altho we don't know this disposition yet, it has been both
> informative and comforting to read the messages. Informative, as we are
> hospital virgins, and have gleaned so much info regarding dealing with
> hospitals, ins. co., staff, doctors. It's comforting as we see over and
> over the grace, strength, courage you all have. We know that whatever the
> outcome we are not alone.
>
> God bless you all through the holidays and every day and THANK YOU,
>
> Sally and Charlie TIlson
Dear Sally and Charlie,
You will both be in my prayers. I hope all goes well today and that it
is minimal as to what the surgeon has to do. Please let us all know how
Charlie is doing. Remember, you have many friends here that are willing
to help in any way we can.
God Bless and keep a positive outlook.
John Lehner
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