Once again there was an MDT meeting today and a path to move forward. Mel started the call by saying ''I'm calling with what I think is a positive update for you. The surgeons are happy to proceed'' So, our next step is the Ivor Lewis Oesophagectomy we've written about in previous posts. Tony's MRI shows no lasting damage to his heart, no necrosis , (tissue death) no myocarditis (swelling), no blockages and both ventricles are working as they should. We now await a pre op meeting with the surgical team, an appointment to have the PICC line removed. This part is a bit surreal really, we've always had surgery on the agenda, now that we know that's the next step it's both nerve wracking and really positive at the same time. The Ivor Lewis oesophagectomy can feel like a daunting experience. It’s a major surgery often used to treat esophageal cancer. The procedure involves removing part of the esophagus and sometimes part of the stomach, then reatt...
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