Jim’s surgery was a great success! The doctors removed the cancerous area above his ear which was replaced with skin from his right thigh. Surgeons then went into Jim’s cheek, neck and collarbone area to meticulously remove all suspicious matter. We will receive a pathology report with more information in 10 days. (Melanoma pathologies take longer than other cancers because of a special staining process involved.)
All doctors on Jim’s case report that they are very impressed already with his recovery. He’s expected to leave UCSF on Monday. Jim came into the surgery strong and with an excellent attitude and I’m certain this will pull him through the next year.
Will keep you posted…
x Sylvie
6 responses so far ↓
singlemomseeking // October 12, 2008 at 8:28 am
Yes, yes, yes!
jonnymint // October 12, 2008 at 3:54 pm
GREAT News!! Congrats on a surgery well done! Strength and love to you, Jim. We’ll be seeing you soon!
Love
Jonathan and Tim
Tricia // October 12, 2008 at 8:05 pm
I’m so glad to hear things went well. Here’s to a speedy recovery, and good news from the pathologist! (Oh, the waiting…)
shirin08 // October 13, 2008 at 4:12 am
That’s a wonderful news!! I hope pathology goes well too!! Wishing Jim a fast recovery.
Hope to see you soon!!
Love,
Shirin
kit4real // October 13, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful news! Please send our best wishes for a smooth and quick recovery process.
heathermac3 // October 16, 2008 at 1:51 am
Yahoo! Sounds good so far! Hang in there dearie!
Heather Mac