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 Good Evening my Faithful Friends & Family,

We finally got results from Friday’s EUS/ERCP procedure earlier this evening. I appreciate all the check ins and forgive me for not answering. As one of my best friends mentioned, I always have a pass. Chatting gets to be a lot.

OK . . . 
So the good news is while Dr. Talreja can not rule out cancer until he has the mass out, he is using the term cystic mass. (For those of you new to this, a tumor was found on my pancreas last week and by God’s goodness, things are moving along quickly to get me well)

I could be confused in some of my wording but here I go!
Despite taking 6 samples of the tumor, it was not enough to adequately determine the type of tumor. (Mostly blood instead of tissue) However the “brushing” was able to get a lot and those do not appear malignant at this time. 

We will be meeting with a surgical oncologist in the near future.

As for the way I continue to feel, Dr. Talreja considered sending me to the er tonight to get fluids, an ultrasound, and blood work to confirm nothing has gone awry since the procedure, However, we are going to stay home and reassess tomorrow. I am having a tough time bouncing back. 

please consider praising God
~ it’s not looking malignant
~ for the intentionality & quick attention solely because of the friendships and connections along the way. Boy do I have some stories about that!
~ thanking God even in the hard
~ amazing team at work carrying my load and the opportunity to work from home
~ my Sweet One & Ben taking such great care of me.

Please consider praying
~ that my discomfort and nausea will go away
~ to be well sooner than later
~ for a miracle in the next surgery . . . . that it’s GONE when they go in

So much love for you all
Regina & Duane