The First Hurdle
This morning Sasha, Mike and I got up at about 7 a.m. and went to the radiologist. Sasha had to get some updated films. From there we went to Alaska Native Medical Center. It was there that Sasha went to surgery. Her pre-op work started at 9:30 a.m. Her surgery started at 10:15 a.m. and continued through 3:15 p.m., a full 5 hours. Following surgery the surgeon came out and spoke with Mike and me. Sasha had done well with surgery and was now in recovery. The surgeon did tell us that the cancer had reached her lymph nodes and he had removed as many as he could reach. He said he would know more when he got the biopsy results back - about what kind of cancer and what chemotherapy to use to treat it - but that she most likely was looking at radiation in addition to the chemotherapy.
It is likely to be a long, hard row to hoe but the first hurdle had been past. Sasha continues to face this head on. I haven't spoken to her yet because she is still in recovery. I will keep you posted on her progress until she is able to do that herself.
She is in room 407 (correction, 401) at Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Love and thanks to all.
It is likely to be a long, hard row to hoe but the first hurdle had been past. Sasha continues to face this head on. I haven't spoken to her yet because she is still in recovery. I will keep you posted on her progress until she is able to do that herself.
She is in room 407 (correction, 401) at Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Love and thanks to all.
posted by Kathleen Hawkins at 6:16 PM
3 Comments:
A long road indeed. Sasha has never been one to do anything without spunk and a fighting spirit. We are all thinking of her and sending positivity out into the universe. I send all my love, hope, and courage. -Romy
Dear Kathleen, Sasha is strong and has a strong Mother! I'm praying for you, to feel God's presence in this time of trials. For doctors, to make right decisions and most of all we are praying for Gods healing power over Sasha. May God give you peace and strength! Zdenka Liebl
Thank you for your prayers and hope. We do feel the difference.
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