Hobson's Choice
Yesterday the doctor was in. He spent an hour with us carefully explaining the full range of treatment options. So, bypassing all the medicalese, the decision comes down to: 1) removal or 2) radiation?
On the one hand, removal is surgery with its attendant risks, and results about 50% of the time in problems that are delicate and private but not noted for contributing to marital satisfaction. (The doc mentioned Viagra here several times.) On the other hand, radiation is a one-time only choice which leaves intact tissues that have already demonstrated being prone to cancer and may or may not develop cancer again down the road in twelve to fifteen years. At which point, due to the radiation, surgery will no longer be possible.
Ugh.
Prayers for wisdom from above would be great if anyone cares to offer them.
Also, if you're curious about Hobson's Choice, here's the Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobson%27s_choice
posted by Susan Dutton Freund @ 3:39 PM
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UGH!! What to do... what to do! I do know that there is a surgical procedure known as Robotic-Assist-Surgery that decreases aforementioned marital risks. Bellin and Aurora I know offer this. Statistically, I can't offer anything else, but it may help with the decision making process.
What I don't understand is why, due to radiation, surgery would not be an option down the road, if necessary?
What crappy options.
Looking at my own life in overwhelming circumstances. Is God there? Of course He is! But just recently, it appears my "overwhelming circumstances" are trivial. Trivial in comparison to the physical healing needs of so many around me. Men and women of great faith desperately seeking God for a miracle.
I am praying for you and your husband...know that you are thought of often. Rest assured the Almighty hears your heart's cry.
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