As mentioned earlier in the week, Barry went in this week to have the fluid drained from his lungs. They drained the left lung on Monday and the right on Thursday. Dr. Lee drained nearly 2 litres from his left lung! Yep, that's right 2 LITRES! Imagine carrying a 2 litre bottle of soda (or pop for our international readers) with you all day and night. They only drained 1/2 litre from the right lung. The left draining provided for some discomfort for a couple of days while his lung stretched out to take up its well deserved space, but he is breathing much easier now.
Just a short update for now! Thanks for all of your well wishes.
This is a site to CELEBRATE Barry Riggs! He was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. This is a cancer in the lower esophagus at the junction of the stomach and esophagus. The cancer has also spread (metastasized) to other areas of the body: liver, lymph nodes, lumbar, and omentum (belly area). We will keep you updated in the postings on this site and welcome you to share your thoughts and stories here as well!
Barry
Barry 2007
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Mailing Address:
Barry and Shirley Riggs
PO Box 939
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Barry and Shirley Riggs
PO Box 939
Pleasanton, CA 94566
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