Information, but no answers really.....

Jason went to talk to dr. Satcher(he's the guy who did j's hip surgery and is an astronaut). What we had planned as an in and out excision of a small tumor or growth has now turned into something more complicated. After the MRI and X-rays and Jason's case being presented at the sarcoma powwow, it has been determined that there is bone involvement with this growth. So that means that instead of just removing the growth they are going to have take out a portion of Jason's upper iliac crest (top wing of the left pelvis). Thisdoes not involve anything that should effect structure stability. He will have about five days in the hospital to recover and then must take it easy two- four weeks with the walking, no driving, those kind of things. I'm not entirely sure what that means but okay. We are bummed because we thought this was going to be just a bump but whatever, when had Jason's case ever been easy or typical. He is sad because he had to unenroll for the semester, I just hope my professors are understanding of next week. Anyways the surgery will be next Wednesday the 22nd. The sarcoma pathologist wants the entire excised piece for study, there is still a possibly of chemo if it turns out this is malignant. He cannot have radiation as he is maxed out for that area. That's about all I know for now. It was hard news for us to take and it's going to be rough on all of us juggling everything but we will manage, that's what I keep telling myself! Well prayers welcomed! I'll update when I know more. Kimmy