Ted has a mass 2 centimeters wide by 2 long in back of his nose. they cannot tell if it is a foreign matter that tissue has grown around (piece of carrot) or a tumor until surgery. biopsy will be back tomorrow. He cannot breathe any easier but he will not die while waiting for surgery to be scheduled; so I will pick him up later today, they said, and meet with surgeon early next week. they said it is in a tough place to reach and most likely will go through soft palate to remove (at least that's what I think I heard through my tears). so for now me and wee ted will be pacing the floor at nights when he has his tougher breathing moments. thanx, guys. Nice to have folk you know will listen (like Hot rod's mom said) and at least relieve some stress through venting. I'll keep you updated. luv corrinne |