“The pathology lab is backed up” the surgeon’s nurse, James explained. “We’ve been pushing hard but it looks like we won’t have our report till Monday next week”

He had, however, read the initial report which confirmed what Dr Dineen had told Hans after last Friday’s laparoscopy….that Flathead and the Ascites were still hanging tight and that surgery was not an option.

So we wait. I suspect Tuesday we will discuss the path forward with Dr Berry. I suspect I will begin the oral chemotherapy. A problem for another day

My challenge in the meantime is to manage my pain and be able to function. Or maybe just to manage the pain … functioning might have to ride shotgun for awhile.

I am enjoying my vicarious travels through Greece. Zach has been shooting videos on an app called one second per day and sent over his trip so far. The fun and the joy that Z. and Caro are bringing to their trip is masterfully captured.