Notes from Norman

Tumor Tumult (2)

We got a bit more of an idea of what we’re dealing with today. Near the end of yesterday, I got a call from the office nurse for Dr. Martinez, the neurosurgeon, who had been approached by my family doctor. She said that Dr. Martinez wanted me to see a “specialist.” He recommended a neurosurgeon in Little Rock who specializes in this kind surgery.

Today I received a call from Dr. Moller, our family doctor. He said that it was his understanding that Dr. Martinez didn’t want to touch it because of its location. He called Little Rock, and they offered an appointment in August, which he thought was not acceptable. He plans to send my records, and hopefully talk to them about an earlier appointment on Monday. In the meantime he mentioned checking with the Mayo Clinic at Rochester as well as the one in Scottsdale, Arizona.

So that leaves us without knowing much other than the fact that I’m dealing with a really precarious situation. I don’t feel bad. I’m not depressed. Maybe I’m in denial about it but I don’t think so. I have an amazing sense of peace even though I fully realize this could end up with an outcome that we don’t want.

posted by Norman @ 6:57 PM