Update

[Innkeeper]

We received some great news yesterday. After going though many tests to make sure the cancer had not spread or originated elsewhere, we had our first meeting with a surgeon. He came right out and stated that I was a good candidate for Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy which means they get in robotically without opening me up completely.

Before the day was over I had an appointment at Yale University Hospital with Dr John Federico for November 26. If all goes well he can possibly do the procedure the next day. In the meantime Dr Federico has ordered, you guessed it, more tests. I’ve been poked, prodded, and bewildered.

I have a cousin who lives in Trumbull, CT and she has invited Bev to stay there while I’m at Yale. Strange way to finally get into Yale!