Next Step

I spoke with Dr. Anderson the GI doctor this afternoon. He had reviewed my test results from this morning and discussed them with my heart doctor and thoracic surgeon, Dr. Ryan. They have identified that the next step should be a Thoroscopy and they have identified the recommended doctor for this, Dr. Magee. Dr. Magee is also a thoracic surgeon.

What they found in the test today is that the mass is not really attached or associated with the esophagus. It is either attached or near the trachea. Because they are all so close together this mass is showing near both. There are a couple of other less evasive discovery tests they could do but they would lead to a Thoroscopy regardless of what they found so it is best to just do the Thoroscopy.

I have not spoken with Dr. Magee at this point. He had a surgery to preform this afternoon. I expect to talk with him sometime on Wednesday. Nothing will be scheduled until I talk with him. I was told that this is not an emergency situation. We don't need to do it tomorrow but shouldn't put it off for months either. Sue and I would both like to get to the bottom of this so we will plan to move as quickly as Dr. Magee can.

Now if you google Thoroscopy you will be able to read about the procedure. You will read discussions related to lung cancer. That is because the procedure is the same regardless of what they find but nobody rights about anything that is benign. All signs still point to a benign mass. If I had a malignant mass I should be sick and I am not. I feel great and am fat as ever. Both are very good signs.

Thank you again for all the touches. Prayers, emails, calls etc. We are getting more answers and closer to the answer all the time. And all signs still point to this not being a big deal.