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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Biopsy

We made arrangements once again for all the kids to be somewhere today. We left the house bright and early with Mallory and Jonathan headed for Omaha for the biopsy. We dropped them off at Melinda's-(thanks for the lunch Melinda!)

We were both feeling pretty good and were very anxious for more answers. Check out Trent playing it cool while he was waiting.






Before he went in for surgery the nurses were explaining everything that would be happening. She mentioned a port-a-cath. I didn't know what that was so I asked. She told me it was for the chemo. WHAT???!!! We were not expecting chemo! She fell all over herself trying to say it might just be a precautionary thing. She quickly got Dr. Silva to explain things a little more. However, we knew something was up and it wasn't good. Trent was anxious and I kept telling him not to assume anything but to wait for the doctor to explain. After what seemed an eternity Dr. Silva arrived.


Apparently he found cancer in Trent's lungs also. A couple of spots on each lung. So as far as I know right now, Trent will start chemo next week. Immediately following surgery we will meet with the medical oncologist, Dr. Kissinger, who will map out a treatment plan.

Truthfully Trent was a little shaken up and I was doing my best to cover my panic. I am not sure how well I did. I kept assuring Trent he would be fine and we would move forward with fury and faith to beat this. Right now I am sitting in the waiting room shaking like a leaf trying to type this. Strangely, everytime I am in the same room with Dr. Silva I feel totally calm. The whole time he was explaining about the CT results I was completely dry eyed and taking in as much information as I could. I let a couple of tears slip as I kissed Trent goodbye and told him I loved him.

17 comments:

  1. Just heard the news over the phone from Trevor about the cancer having spread to Trent's lungs. There's not a minute that goes by without thinking and praying for you all of you. Seems Trent hasn't caught a break yet so he's due for one soon. Love you guys.

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  2. Big ((HUGS)). There are SO many people praying SO HARD for you guys. . . wish we could all sit in the waiting room with you and hold your hands and help stop the shaking ;)

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  4. Holly, We're constantly thinking and praying for your family. Trent is strong and one of the most positive people I know...He can beat this!!! We wish we were there with you. Keep us posted and let us know what we can do. Love you guys!!! Trevor and Heidy

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  5. Trent and Holly..
    He is going to beat this!! We are keeping you in our prayers.. We love you guys so much!
    Please let us know if we can do anything.
    Sending love...
    Nathan and Suzy

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  6. Hang in there Rasmussen Family- You guys are amazing, and I know you can do hard things. Wish I was there to help. Youre in our prayers. Keep up the blogging, its helpful to get your feeling out! xoxo

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  7. You are my son. I can't do without you yet and Heavenly Father knows that. He knows I am a wimp and a gimp and have to be lifted up. So there you go. You are going to get through this. I have read positive things online this afternoon. We can beat this. I adore you.

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  8. Lots of love Trent and Holly and Gang!!! Hang in there.

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  9. We love your family and we're thinking and praying for you. Thanks so much for doing the blog.

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  10. Trent keep that tinfoil hat handy. It's good for scrambling the mind control technology the government and/or aliens use on people.

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  11. We will be thinking and praying for you daily. Keep us posted! Love you guys!

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  12. Trent, I think you're awesome and I know you'll be okay!!!! You're name is in the Oakland Temple and we are praying for you too!!! Love you! Audra

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  13. We love you guys and you're always in our prayers - All the Cutlers.

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  14. You don't know me - I went to high school with Audra Garrett. I have read your posts about the trials you are going through. I am so sorry - my heart is broken thinking of the pain and heartache you and your family are going through. I lost my mom a few months ago to cancer. I know a small degree of the pain and heartache you are feeling. As my mom fought her cancer, I can tell you know - I have never seen anyone so totally in tune with the spirit and the Lord. I know he hears your prayers and he heard mine. I know he answers our prayers, although sometimes it is hard to recognize or understand the timing of everything. Stay close to the Lord - he will life you up when do don't think you can do anymore. I know miracles can happen - I have witnessed so many through my moms fight with cancer. My prayers are with you and your family.

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  15. I'm so glad you are doing this blog. You have such a wonderful family and are so missed here! Hang in there, you're in my prayers and so many others here in the ward.

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  16. We are thinking and praying for you guys! Thanks for starting the blog-it will help us all to feel like we know what is going on. Lots of Love!
    Gloria & Trent

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  17. We love you guys and you are always in our prayers! I am with Katie. Thanks so much for doing this blog!

    Heidi

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