Finally, an appointment with the radiologist...

My sister (Gloria) and I arrived early for my appointment (09/21) with Dr. Kasthuri, Radiologist, M.D.  If the appointment wasn't so frightening, it could be laughable in a hysterical/manic way.

Dr. Kasthuri explained, with visuals, the details of my problem.  In short, my right kidney is much larger than the left with a mass inside.  Also, there is a mass surrounding the lymph node and artery just outside the kidney.  This artery feeds the leg, heart and lungs.  The needle biopsy, due to the mass, artery and location is difficult and dangerous.  Okay, that notched up my adrenalin!  Going into the kidney, where the needle would need to go, is risky too.  It is a must to do this biopsy.  Doctors need to determine what the mass is, so that the appropriate treatment will be determined. 

Today I was told that I have a 50% chance of the biopsy turning out good.  But, during the procedure if the artery is nipped, the doctor will have to rush me into surgery.  A stint will have to be placed into the artery to stop major blood flow.  Dr. Kasthuri again warned me that there is a 50% chance of this outcome. 

Now, my adrenalin is notched up another level, and I have to wait nine days!  Ugh... that word "wait."  As I was leaving the doctor asked me if I wanted a sedative during this procedure... "oh yeah..."

So, with all of this, you are wondering what I considered laughable (hysteric/manic laugh).  Keep in mind that Gloria and I were pretty stressed when we started laughing.  From what I understand Dr. Chavla sent my case to Dr. Kasthuri to review and take on the biopsy.  He felt it was dangerious, and like a hot potato tossed it back to Dr. Chavla.  Again it was returned to Dr. Kasthuri, who in turn tried to interest other of his colleagues.  Everyone turned my case back to Dr. Kasthuri.  Evendentally, this is the man in this area to turn to with risky cases such as this. 

As I was being told about this, I felt like I was the hot potato in the children's game toss the potato.  When everyone had a turn at tossing, Dr. Kasthuri ended up with it again and note "tag you're it."

That is the rest of my story for 09/21, and why I have waited so long for a call back and appointment.  The biopsy is scheduled for Thursday, 09/30, 2:00 p.m. at Kadlec.

A sweet treat !

Please keep me in prayer.  I have not only been praying for healing (white ice cream), but for coping skills (strawberry ice cream , emotional stability(chocolate ice cream), a positive focus (chocolate syrup), and being a faithful witness during this season in my life (cherry on top!).