They were hoping to send my Dad home today, but there were still more tests to be done and doctors to meet. He met with the surgery team and oncologists. They did a Berryum test on him to see what he could eat/drink. This is where you drink this glowing chemical as they x-ray you. They discovered that ONLY liquids were to be consumed as nothing else could get pass the tumor. During the endoscopy they said the tumor was pliable and soft. They deteremined it was Stage 3 Esophageal Cancer. The tumor was 10 cm and would need to be 5 cm or less to be surgically removed. This is all what Tampa General told us. From this point we were going to deal with Moffitt Cancer Center, a world-renowned cancer center here in Tampa. The tumor is to be shrunk with 6-8 weeks of chemo and radiation. Every day. A month after the treatments they will scan to see what the results were. If 5 cm or less, the tumor infected esophagus would be surgically removed, the stomach moved up and the intestines stretched. If it didn't shrink ... they'd continue treatment or just make him comfortable. Tampa General even told us there was a possibility that the tumor would radiate all away.
Barry was super sweet and bought the whole family LIVESTRONG bracelets so we would remember to be strong thoughout this whole experience. We are so blessed to all be together for this.
Discharge was at around 8 p.m.
My Dad was really excited about going home. Melissa, Barry and my parents went and watched the sunset. Gorgeous.
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