Good news! As you know from my previous post, my tests came back positive for tumor growth. Since then, I have had additional tests, I have received the definitive results. Defying the odds, these new tumors are NOT a recurrence of GIST! I have another growth; they're called fibromatosis or desmoid tumors. Desmoid tumors are somewhere in between truly benign tumors and the malignant tumors. Desmoids are not truly benign because they are locally aggressive, but they do not metastasize like malignant cancers. Long story short – Desmoids don’t grow like metastatic cancers but can cause associated problems due to their size and location. As mine are inoperable, they are just going to monitor. To quote Gary Schwartz, one of my amazing doctors: "Paul, you dodged a bullet." Needless to say I am very fortunate. Thanks to everyone for your support. Thrive on, Paul
Good news, Paul. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Posted by: Matt Purdue | March 26, 2009 at 11:25 AM
wishing you the best,paul.from one of your first coriders,bobby p
Posted by: bob price | April 08, 2009 at 01:30 PM