(Scott)
Mom has been in the hospital since Saturday afternoon.
After more CT Scans and X-Rays we learned today that the blockage she has is in her large intestine and although they don't know for sure, the surgeon believes that the cause of the blockage is a cancerous tumor. The pain she has been in for many weeks, they believe, is primarily caused by this tumor blocking her intestine and causing everything to back up, making it difficult for mom to eat.
After discussing her health with her oncologist and the surgeon, we have decided that surgery is our only option. Without it mom would not be able to eat and that would obviously mean the worst. So in the morning, my sister will drive to Butler from Philly and I will hit the Ohio Turnpike and head to the hospital to be there for her.
We are hopeful that this surgery will enable mom to start eating again, processing everything and be able to rest and get stronger. Once she is strong enough the doctors will be able to start treating the cancer more effectively. But she has to get stronger before they can begin that treatment.
Please send prayers and good thoughts for no complications, a smooth surgery, and lots of health for mom as she recovers.
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