Mike Wooldridge surgery May 7th

[Thaine Sprenger]

Mike has a tumor in his parotid (spelling?) gland
they are removing it Wed Afternoon
they expect it to be a 4 1/2 hr. surgery...
all those facial nerves, muscules, etc. in the area.

Prayers appreciatied!

[Anne and Dwayne Hood]

Has anyone heard how Mike's surgery came out?

[Eugenia Whitten]

I was wondering myself about him.

[Thaine Sprenger]

I was wondering myself about him.

I'll see if I can find something out...
when I talked to him last,
we left it that when he recovered enough to talk,
that he would call...

I didn't even get the hospital #, etc,
but I think I have his parents number... I'll try to find that..

Sorry for the delay!

[Mike Wooldridge]

I had the surgery to remove my cancerous right parotid gland (http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/doc.aspx?viewid=435800F6-1D0B-41BA-B2A5-678745E14C3F). The surgeon had to leave some of the tumor attached to my carotid artery to avoid damage and a possible stroke. I'll be undergoing radiation therapy within the next few weeks. My oncologist says that chemo is generally ineffective on the type of cancer. I appreciate everyone's prayers. See you online.

[Brian Blankenship]

Mike, sorry to hear about all your trouble. With everything going on with Kara, this is the first I've heard about this. We'll remember you in prayer!

[Marg Webb]

I had the surgery to remove my cancerous right parotid gland (http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/doc.aspx?viewid=435800F6-1D0B-41BA-B2A5-678745E14C3F). The surgeon had to leave some of the tumor attached to my carotid artery to avoid damage and a possible stroke. I'll be undergoing radiation therapy within the next few weeks. My oncologist says that chemo is generally ineffective on the type of cancer. I appreciate everyone's prayers. See you online.


I will always keep you on my prayer list. God go with you!!

[Ian Gentles]

God bless Mike,and Brian God bless Kara!

[Mike Wooldridge]

I saw my surgeon and my oncologist on Thursday. The surgeon removed the staples. I'll probably start radiation therapy in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your continued prayers and support.

[Dana Grant]

I saw my surgeon and my oncologist on Thursday. The surgeon removed the staples. I'll probably start radiation therapy in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your continued prayers and support.


Thanks for the update, Mike. We will be praying for you as you go through your treatment. Please keep us updated as you are able to....we appreciate it.

Dana in AZ

[Mike Wooldridge]

Hi NazNetters. I went to the Dr. Monday and found I have a severe ear infection on the side where the remnants of the tumor are.. I have antibiotic tablets and ear drops. I have a meeting with the radiational oncologist Thursday for more testing and to plan the treatments.
Thanks for your continued prayers and support.

[Mike Wooldridge]

Sorry I haven't posted much. I really haven't felt much like sitting at the computer since I got out of the hospital.
My radiation therapy starts tomorrow, Wednesday, 7/9. I'll have 5 treatments per week for the next 7 weeks.
Thanks for your continued prayers.

[Eugenia Whitten]

Lord be with you at this time ~ I'll be praying for you.

[Gina Stevenson]

Since Mike sent a couple of notes today, including a request to post here, will do.

"It's painful 2 talk. I have radiation tmt M~F. Have about 25 left. Need lots of prayer.

Miss posting, hope 2 b back soon."

[Gina Stevenson]

Not long after these other couple of (phone) notes, Mike asked that his ph# be posted --- for texting, rather than talking (since he's already mentioned that being painful), so he can keep in touch with y'all w/o sitting at the computer for any length of time:


817-253-4898

[Joanne Vergin]

Got a text from Mike today. He is half way done with radiation. Yippee!