This week brought me back to Southlake Hospital in Newmarket for a liver biopsy. Although the hospital was fairly quiet, I was still quite surprised to see fairly large numbers of people in the day surgery waiting room. The entire procedure from start to finish was about four and a half hours, although the procedure itself seemed to take less than half an hour. Surprisingly quick and painless, mind you I might have been sedated, so it could have taken a little longer than it seemed. I have to take it easy for a few days (no easy for the Energizer Bunny, but I am trying!).
This biopsy was scheduled by my oncologist to get a better understanding of what is happening with my liver. This biopsy will hopefully provide us with some much needed new information about the tumours in my liver. Those three stubborn tumors that seem to be resisting all forms of treatment and continue to grow. How dare they! They may be stubborn, but I'm just as stubborn as they are! Hopefully the results will show some biomarkers and results, that will open up some clinical trials options.
In the meantime, life goes on! I'm going to try and take it easy for the next week and heal up. This weekend brings both Valentines Day and Family Day! Both centre around love and taking a little time to pause and recognize those we love, especially our families. I am so fortunate to have a wife and family that love me. I love them more than words can say. They are my life! I don't know what I would do without them. Michelle is my sweet valentine. She provides me with unconditional love and support. She masks her concern and worry very well, but she has had a few sleepless nights, keeping watch over me as I recover. We are looking forward to getting some rest this weekend! Our three kids are the best thing that ever happened to us. We are so proud of each of our children. I hope they know it. Family Day gives us that special reason to let them know, and to pause and show how happy I am to have them and our family. This weekend we celebrate love. We celebrate family.
B is for biopsy, but it is also the "B" in Be my Valentine.
Richard
