Tashie UpDate

Tashie hit the 100 year marker with flying colours, despite the challenge of persistent and severe nosebleeds in April and May. As many of you already know, 10 days ago it was discovered that these nosebleeds have been caused by a benign tumour that has been exerting considerable pressure on her tender tissues.
Having been less than thorough in responding to calls and requests for updates, I am resorting to this blog to which anyone can access information any time.
This tumour will be removed by a team of 2: John Ng, oculofacial plastic surgeon + Nathan Sautter, otolaryngologist specializing in nasal and sinus surgery. Surgery is scheduled for this coming Friday at St. Vincent's at 3pm, and is expected to last 2-3 hours. At her request,

Dr. Matthew Montreal 1965

Dr. Matthew will come down from Seattle early Friday.
Last Friday she had her pre-op with Dr. Ng, and was thrilled to learn that she will be having general, and therefore feeling no pain...at least during the surgery. Yesterday she had a pre-op visit with Dr. Sautter, and next a CT scan for mapping the area for surgery. Tomorrow she has her pre-op appointment with the St. V's hospitalist - after a luncheon at Meriwether's with her Reading Club pals.
That's about as much as we know now - will keep you posted.
Thank you for the many calls and well wishes - she feels well loved.



PS: Here she is going in to the tunnel, and her view just before she ducked into the tunnel: