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@rosemarya

@emilyw, I want you to know that I have been thinking about you and your cousin. I know from my own experience how stressful the entire evaluation process can be, and I remember that the uncertainties and the difficult medical terms are just part of the process.
When you are rested and recovered from the week with your cousin in Arizona, would you let me know if your cousin will qualify as a transplant candidate? Did you have the opportunity to express your concerns about caregiving?

Emily, please know that I am here for you whenever you have questions or want someone to talk to.

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Howdy, The evaluation wrapped up on Monday without a definitive diagnosis. The committee has approved her for the “inactive list”. More tests will take her back to Mayo on Monday for the week. Cancer of the bile ducts has not been “scientifically confirmed” but the tumors are growing fast. My husband had hip surgery 2 months ago and is now facing rotator cuff surgery. She may hire someone to replace me, but she is overwhelmed by the undiagnosed ailment. My heart aches that no one else is stepping up to be her primary caregiver.