tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10247791.post111025305138189341..comments2020-10-13T11:05:24.766-05:00Comments on Vinny's HAD Cancer: Round Three Day OneRev. Sarah C. Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13003843174993594628noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10247791.post-1110396828280108012005-03-09T13:33:00.000-06:002005-03-09T13:33:00.000-06:00Unfortunately Rounds 3 & 4 are the most difficult ...Unfortunately Rounds 3 & 4 are the most difficult and seem to last the longest. But you are focused on the finish and that is the best state of mind to be in. <br /><br /><br />If Frank has to undergo the surgery, just know that many people have had it and come out without any problems. The procedure sounds barbaric and the risks (nerve damage, loss of a kidney) sound scary, but I am a testament to the fact that things can and will work out. When I went in for my Lymphnodectomy, I had already undergone a Prostatectomy (which has it's own risks of nerve damage) so I thought I was mentally prepared. But when I went in for my appointment with Dr. Foster, one of his residents went over the surgery with me. At that point she asked me to sign a COLOSTOMY RELEASE! I never thought that was a possibility and needless to say as a 29 yr-old man I was freaked out. In the end I didn't need a colostomy and I came out of the surgery fine. But I really dodged a bullet on that one. <br /><br />I wouldn't want anyone besides Dr. Foster to perform the surgery if your Kidney is at risk. His experience and skill level is the highest in the US when it comes to the RPLND.<br /><br />-AndrewAndrew Molendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04998994681383024943noreply@blogger.com