Jack's appointment with Dr. Federman to hear the recommendations of the tumor board was Monday, November 22nd.
What is known of Synovial Sarcoma is that the tumor will not travel from one place to another in the body, other than to the lungs. However, if the tumor re-appears, it will quickly matastisize and it becomes extremely difficult to treat.
After confirming the diagnosis of Synovial Sarcoma, reviewing the many tests performed on Jack, and conferring with the tumor board, Dr. Federman recommended the removal of Jack's right ring finger. The procedure is called ray re-section. We will not know until after surgery if radiation therapy is needed. Jack's pre-op appointment is December 1st, and surgery will be 1-2 weeks after that. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Eckardt, and Dr. Benheim at the UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital - Santa Monica, see link under "Jack's Doctors".
We feel so blessed to have so many supporting Jack. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Thank you so much for updating the blog. I have been thinking about all of you and was unsure if I should call or not. We will be here this weekend. Love u all lots, Diane and family
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ReplyDeleteWe have been following up with your blog and receiving updates from Jan about Jack. Please know you all are in our prayers, and we will continue to pray for Jack and his upcoming surgery. Love to you all.
Sandy Hall
Well, hate to read that the ring finger will have to be lost but glad to read that the process may be stopped with this surgery. I hope that the lungs remain clear and that the surgery is effective and that is the end of this saga.
ReplyDeleteHope Jack continues to get better and will keep myself posted on the results.
Michael R. Mitchell