Today is lung biopsy day, scary sounding procedure but not for Ernie. We stayed overnight here in St Lukes QC and he got wheeled down in bed to Cath Lab at 11am with me following right behind him. Ryan arrived just in time to lock our room and join me at the cath lab lobby. The doctors explained what the procedure would be- amazing how medicine works and how competent Filipino doctors can be- there was a team of 3 mds who performed the delicate procedure.Some biopsies can cause lung to collapse and that was what they were careful about.
Ernie was awake the whole time, and watched everything from a monitor. The whole procedure took an hour.
When we were finally back in the room, I really admired my hubby's wonderful attitude - he detailed the story of what he saw during the procedure-needles and all, like a child with "wonder" telling a story about a magic show he just watched. Moreover he cracks jokes with the nurses and staff that come in and out of the room!!
I really believe Ernie's great attitude and fun spirit will get us through this tough journey ahead.
The tissue the doctors got will be assessed and will be the basis for our oncologist to plan the best therapy for Ernie's healing. Praying hard it will be oral chemo
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