[Kistle]

Thanks for asking, pavulon.

No significant changes yesterday. According to my wife, just that one incident of vomiting blood, and she said it was a "smallish" amount. She was apparently able to eat a little yesterday, and seemed to have a little more color in her face.

She was visited by the Oncologist, who apparently indicated that he saw two additional "masses" in her chest area, one near her heart and one on the other side near her ribcage. She has an official "appointment" with this doctor on Monday, but until then, that is all the information we have. I asked about the CA-125, and we believe she has had this, but do not know the results. I also indicated to my wife to have the Oncologist review any films with her so that she can get specifics about what they are seeing. (This whole family is bad about not getting information. They don't know what pain medication she is on either, and don't appear able to ask the questions to become informed. Frustrating for me, but I don't want to push her and make her feel bad, either.)

This obviously does not sound good at all, with the multiple masses sited. Does this sound like something that surgery would be recommended for? What are the other alternatives? Chemotherapy? Radiation? "Keep her comfortable"? I am shocked at how quickly this seems to have advanced to this stage, and I am concerned about how long she can realistically go on without some kind of intervention. Also, even if surgery is prescribed, is it likely that would help for any significant period of time?

Thanks to everyone for thoughts and prayers.

JA