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[WVduckchick]

Went to The Doc today

This one was a Geneticist. My Oncologist Surgeon recommended it. They interviewed me (the intern and Doc), about my family history and asked about cancers they had or if they had had cancer. Also their general health.

Then the Doc got down to why she was interested in my case. Apparently when they Looked closely at my cancer tumor they found that there were certain proteins that were missing. Then she spoke about Lynch Syndrome and that they wanted to analyze my unaffected tissue or blood for missing proteins.

If I am positive meaning they are missing. Next they will analyze My DNA. They want to know which side of my DNA is responsible... Moms side or Dads side. If its Dads side there is a 50 percent chance I passed it on to my son Dean.

Ok here is the skinny Lynch Syndrome is tagged for Cancer risk in other areas of the body. First most is Colon, Second Endometrium, Third is Stomach, Fourth is Ovary... There are six more but I don't fall in the population risk for them....

No matter the results they are going to order a colonoscopy of my colon and a endoscopy of my stomach. Looking for various things like polyps and cancer..... I made the comment about the tests "Wow at the same time? Do the scopes ever meet in the middle...." here comes my fear joking.... "Hey I see a light" The intern giggled.

If I am positive my son will have to be tested to see if he is positive as well and the recommendation is to do the same Colonoscopy and Endoscopy. Only not as often as I will which still doesn't make him a happy camper...

So my Journey continues.... All in all I am very happy I am in the hands of a research hospital.

deb

Wow what an ordeal
But it does sound like wonderful docs, so that’s a big plus!!

She hasn't found her way through goatskin gloves yet. She sure is trying hard, though.

Why are you touching her?
I had one little mean serama, I’d put a towel over her head before checking eggs under her. I can touch her in the best box with no problem now, and I help her get her babies inside, but otherwise she is still a bitty

 

[room onthebroom]

Lisa, I switched to sand a year or so ago & I love it. I think my success with sand has a lot to do with the climate here. It isn't in direct sun, so doesn't get to hot & its been much easier to clean. I've heard some people in colder/wetter climates haven't been happy with it. Have you checked out the "sand in my coop" article? I'll see if I can find it

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Thanks you guys! Its been a long couple weeks & a sucky day. I spent more than an hour trying to dig a hole thru So Cal clay while crying big, fat, ugly tears for Baby Iris (who really is a lonely only now) & for DD Frankie. The whole time I was out there I could tell (smell) my neighbor was watching me. I couldn't see him, but his cigarette smoke stayed very close. He was probably wondering why I was burying my dinner & trying to figure out why I was crying over it.

I've spent a lot of time today wondering if I should have put that damn egg under Poppy or if I should've just eaten it. On the con side; A lonely only city roo with no mother... What sort of life will he have? On the pro side; Poppy wanted to be a mother so bad & we were at least able to do that for her. Its been a great adventure, but I feel that more heartbreak awaits. Is there somehow a way to defy the odds & give this beautiful boy the life that every animal deserves? I know there are no answers & its no use questioning whats already been done. So, kay sera sera I suppose.

Rest in Peace Poppy & good luck Baby Iris.

A hundred thousand dislikes and more! Room i am so sorry!
I hope something works out for Iris!!!

 

[WVduckchick]

Thanks you guys! Its been a long couple weeks & a sucky day. I spent more than an hour trying to dig a hole thru So Cal clay while crying big, fat, ugly tears for Baby Iris (who really is a lonely only now) & for DD Frankie. The whole time I was out there I could tell (smell) my neighbor was watching me. I couldn't see him, but his cigarette smoke stayed very close. He was probably wondering why I was burying my dinner & trying to figure out why I was crying over it.

I've spent a lot of time today wondering if I should have put that damn egg under Poppy or if I should've just eaten it. On the con side; A lonely only city roo with no mother... What sort of life will he have? On the pro side; Poppy wanted to be a mother so bad & we were at least able to do that for her. Its been a great adventure, but I feel that more heartbreak awaits. Is there somehow a way to defy the odds & give this beautiful boy the life that every animal deserves? I know there are no answers & its no use questioning whats already been done. So, kay sera sera I suppose.

Rest in Peace Poppy & good luck Baby Iris.

I have no words

 

[room onthebroom]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/using-sand-in-your-chicken-coop.47795/#comment-504466

 

[room onthebroom]

I have no words

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Lisa, I switched to sand a year or so ago & I love it. I think my success with sand has a lot to do with the climate here. It isn't in direct sun, so doesn't get to hot & its been much easier to clean. I've heard some people in colder/wetter climates haven't been happy with it. Have you checked out the "sand in my coop" article? I'll see if I can find it

Thank you..Yes, I've read it, saw that about the colder climates. This last winter wasnt typical for here, but we do get have a couple of weeks here and there of freezing temps and snow. But its usually short lived stuff. At that point i could put some straw on top to help with that. According to the article, if i read it right..

 

[room onthebroom]

Picturing Emu's dragging carts makes me feel a little better.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/using-sand-in-your-chicken-coop.47795/#comment-504466

Thanks!

Picturing Emu's dragging carts makes me feel a little better.

That would be cool tho.
I found pics of Ostrich pulling carts but no Emu..

 

[WVduckchick]

Picturing Emu's dragging carts makes me feel a little better.

How bout some adorable ducklings?