Date Posted:18:10:25 09/12/10 Sun Author: Don Author Host/IP: 68.46.148.115 Subject: Thank you Mike. n/t In reply to:
Mike
's message, "JimC update" on 09:05:15 09/12/10 Sun
>Jimmy got word today he might, it is only the doctor’s
>opinion until after he takes a biopsy, that he has
>cancer on his larynx. They are putting a trach in on
>Monday. With his blood not being able to clot this is
>the safest way. They want to put that in so they can
>safely get a biopsy. If they were to just cut into
>his throat he would die on the table. With the trach,
>there will be minimal blood loss, that he cannot
>afford to loose, and he would need a transfusion. The
>trach will need to stay in for a few months. If there
>are no additional problems they will just remove it.
>He said also, if they would for any reason need to
>reenter the area, they would enter thru the trake. He
>said he has what they call a dead tumor. And it is
>very big. He doesn’t know how Jimmy can swallow
>anything or not have problems breathing. He doesn’t
>do well with swallowing. Even water hurts, but he
>tries. The doctor said if untreated within two weeks
>he could suffocate. The tumor would be so big it
>would shut off airways. The doctor said causes are
>heavy smokers & heavy drinkers. Jimmy doesn’t do
>either one!
>
>I’ll tell ya Mike he went down hill fast. He probably
>weighs 150 lbs. now. He did weigh 250.
>
>Thank you for your concerns. You two remind me of
>brothers! Could you let the other know & thank them
>for us. I'll keep in touch.
