Friday, August 22, 2008

Good News!! It is operable!! The tumor has not invaded any other organs and it is not on the blood vessels. The mass has to come out and it is probably cancerous but the doctors are very optimistic that everything will be fine. The mass is 3 Cm's in size and at the top of the pancreas. They will take the head of the pancreas off when they do this they will have to re-route ducts. They will be scheduling the surgery within 10 days. If they can do it they will either do it today or Monday. If not they will put a stint in and send Robert home for a few days, that just depends on when they schedule it. The surgeons might see something else when they get in there but for right now everything looks good. After his surgery he will be in the hospital for 4-6 weeks. They are meeting with the surgeon this afternoon. They will not need to do Chemo when this is done. The mass is not deep! Thank you for all your prayers!! Keeping them coming!! Robert is doing very well and has a very positive attitude. Love _ Jill Roxie and the kids wanted me to tell everyone thanks for all the support and prayers!!

9 comments:

Jill Berning said...

Hey Papa! Great news! We love you!
Love- Jill, Shae and Chandler

Pam said...

THAT IS GREAT NEWS! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE UPDATE. I'VE PASSED IT ALONG TO MOM & DAD WHO'S COMPUTER IS IN THE SHOP THIS WEEK. EVERYONE SENDS THEIR LOVE. XOXOXO PAM
p.s. Tell Robert the "Big Bass" has been looking for him and give him & Hot Lips a big Kiss from us.
(wow I just previewed this & my picture is on it, technology is amazing. Guess it grabbed it from somewhere else...)

Heather Price said...

Hello everyone from Leoti. We are so glad to hear that you received some good news today. We are praying for you, Robert and your family. We can't wait for you to get home and get well so we can play cards with you again!!! We love you!! God Bless!
Matt, Heather, & Brandon Price

ED said...

Great News!! Rod, Cindy at rest home has already told John. Later dude.

Teresa Biermann said...

Greetings from Leoti,
We were glad you arrived quickly and safely to you destination. It is so wonderful that we have this advanced technology that family and friends can be informed fo your progress. Our thoughts, concerns, and prayers are with you and your family. Glad to hear the recent good report. Hope all continues to go well.
Love, John and Teresa

The Mountain Easy Riders said...

Hey Roberto, we are all so grateful for the good news!!! I (Relda) am at Renelle and Chris's house taking care of Renelle as she recovers from back surgery. Renelle just passed out in the shower (the first day allowed) but thankfully Chris was home and caught her) Other than that she is doing pretty good except for pain and not walking very far. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and we are also praying for a speedy recovery for you, Roberto.
Love, Relda, ML, Renelle, Chris & Kaleigh

Cindy said...

Robert, Roxie and all....We are so relieved to hear the good news. We have been praying for you and will continue to do so. Take care of yourselves.
All our love...Cindy, Shawn, Hayden & Jenna

Thanks so much for keeping us up to date, Jill!

Jolene Berning said...

Oh what awesome news. I knew something like this wouldn't get Robert down. He's too tough.Ha! Will continue prayers prayers for a quick surgery and a speedy recovery!
Jolene

kim said...

Uncle Robert,
We were so glad to hear some good news about you. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you all very much.
Kim, Joe and Jason