Today, Friday, September 1st at 2PM, Patti and I met with my doctor here at the Mayo Clinic.
Basically my Mayo doctor agreed with my Mongolian doctor with regard to there being a 'mass' in my left kidney.
He gave us a very thorough run-down about his findings and concluded that..
In his medical opinion, we should do absolutely nothing at this point in time. The 'mass' in my left kidney is a cyst that contains primarily water. There is about a 1% chance of the cyst being malignant. If we were to do a biopsy, the risk of complications being 12% far outweighs any benefits.
He asked me to return in 6-months for further evaluation.
I have total trust in the Mayo medical team.
Sign us as being extremely relieved.
I am not willing to say that this was much-ado-about-nothing. I am extremely pleased that I took this seriously and now have an idea of what I am dealing with.
Patti and Cap
Basically my Mayo doctor agreed with my Mongolian doctor with regard to there being a 'mass' in my left kidney.
He gave us a very thorough run-down about his findings and concluded that..
In his medical opinion, we should do absolutely nothing at this point in time. The 'mass' in my left kidney is a cyst that contains primarily water. There is about a 1% chance of the cyst being malignant. If we were to do a biopsy, the risk of complications being 12% far outweighs any benefits.
He asked me to return in 6-months for further evaluation.
I have total trust in the Mayo medical team.
Sign us as being extremely relieved.
I am not willing to say that this was much-ado-about-nothing. I am extremely pleased that I took this seriously and now have an idea of what I am dealing with.
Patti and Cap
Good news. Going back to Mongolia now?
ReplyDeleteNo we are not going at this time Gullble. We will be in Alaska soon and will then make future plans. Smiles .. Cap and Patti
DeleteSo happy and relieved about the diagnosis on your kidney! Answer to prayer!!! Maybe we'll be able to link up while you are here in AK. My wishes for you to continue to be able to do what God has placed in your heart for so many people around the globe. Stay in touch both of you:) No wonder you are "smiling."!!!! Ross
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