Hoping some things go my way

 It's just before 7 AM. A couple thoughts and hopes for today:

  • Great meeting with Dr. Yamzon at City of Hope yesterday. I really feel good about transferring my care there.
  • Everything depends on when they are able to get me in for surgery. I have a 7/7 date with Cedars, but would prefer COH if I can get in sometime in July.
  • Dr. Yamzon ordered a couple of CT scans (CT of the chest, CT of the abdomen and pelvis) and a bone scan for tomorrow. Hoping to hear about this early today as well so I can make arrangements to head out to Duarte tomorrow.
I sure hope things go my way today.

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  1. AnonymousJune 25, 2022 at 1:36 AM

    Do you have a new surgery date?

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    1. Glenn JonesJune 26, 2022 at 9:01 PM

      Yes. August 4th. Doctors need some imaging to determine whether it will be minimally invasive (robotic) or not.

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    2. JayJune 29, 2022 at 7:28 AM

      Hey Glenn.. so sorry you are going thru this. If you want to chat about things, give me a call or text anytime. I trained at COH in that same department. This is all good news, and I think you'll hopefully be in and out pretty routinely, and back at the poker table soon! You and your family are in my prayers. -J

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