We completed the last test which was the scope (EGD); while Rex was getting prepped for it, the nurse told us that the doctor prays for his patients while they are going under sedation and continues to pray until they are sedated. The patients don't even hear the "Amen." True to her word, he did exactly that.
It typically takes 30 minutes to actually do this procedure. I was sweating it a little when they still hadn't called me 1 hour and 40 minutes later. That is similar to our previous scope when they found the mass. I started getting anxious and just began to pray and pray. Finally, the doctor called me. He couldn't find any evidence of a tumor; he did find some inflammation which is typical of radiation. He took many, many biopsies all up and down his esophagus to be thorough, as well as, to make sure there wasn't anything below the surface that he couldn't see. Overall, his esophagus looked very good to the doctor.
We will get the results of the bone scan, MRI, CT scan, and PET scan tomorrow morning. As of now, we are scheduled to fly back Friday afternoon/evening. Depending on the results, we both have the option of staying here and pursuing treatment for Rex. As of now, we plan to fly back Friday, regardless of the results.
Thank you for praying for us. We have had a blessed experience here.
I will write more later. We have another appointment to attend.
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