Monday, May 4, 2009

Whatcha Say????!!???

Took the AM off to take R to the Doc. All looks well, and then the doc checked his swollen tummy. The doc thinks it maybe a swollen spleen, but suspects its not serious. She recommended an ultrasound that afternoon at Children's Scottish Rite. My immediate worry is how to keep this hungry kid away from food or water till the ultrasound ends at 3 PM. Oh well - many Thomas the train and Pingu videos later, we are at the hospital and ready for the US. Wait for the tech. Wait for the doc. Doc says the spleen looks fine, but there is a tumor on the kidney. What?? When?? What do you mean i ask? Of course she cant speak to me, so i have to wait for the pediatrician to talk to the doc and call me. 3.30 PM now, Rohan freaking out, my head is starting to spin. Doc calls me and advises me to get admitted to the hospital and talk to Dr H. Head is still swimming, and finally meet with Doc H at 5 PM. It looks like Wilms tumor she tells me - Left Kidney is totally taken over by a tumor. Kidney needs to be removed, chemo, and the dreaded word - Cancer! Whatcha say????!!???? I can hardly speak - A is traveling, but takes the last plane back to Atl.

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