September 2 - pathology results

neileuliano

Sep 2

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Pathology results came back and were not good. It is Ampullary carcinoma and 6 lymph nodes were "infected". It is relatively uncommon cancer that requires chemo.

We have to wait 3 weeks to recover from surgery and then start 6 months of chemo and possibly radiation after.

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Tim

Sep 03

😑. Hang in there Dr E!