Oh my, where to begin. Honestly, I can't imaging my mother sick, especially having cancer. Even now, she is a wonder. Imagine this, after a day of doctor visits and tests family drops by around dinner time. She manages to create a feast for six from two sweet potatoes, a chicken and cabbage. If you haven't had mom's cabbage salad you have not tasted real cabbage salad. But I can't ignore it, my mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer a week ago. The good news is that is is Stage 1 and very treatable. Of course we were all worried about this diagnosis, but felt better when we learned more about this type of cancer and just what we are dealing with. http//www.mayoclinic.com/health/endometrial-cancer/DS00306
This Mayo Clinic site may help you understand it a bit more. When the doctor got all the test results she was able to meet with him. From what I hear and read he is incredible. You can find out more on this web site: http//www.gynoncology.com/mr/mr.htm We are all impressed with how kind and accessible he is. He gave mom 
and Penny his cell phone number and encourages email contact.
and Penny his cell phone number and encourages email contact. I was impressed with how many research articles he had authored. His office is close to home and I hear has an incredible view of the ocean.
Surgery is scheduled for September 14th. She will stay the night in the hospital if all goes well. There is a possibility she will stay a few more nights, but it depends on the surgery. Pat will fly down from Boise on September 12th and take care of her along with Penny. Penny has been an incredible caregiver. Meals, hairstyling, driving to appointments, the dollar store, produce market and Trader Joe's are just a few of the many ways she is helping mom out.
That is all for now. Check this blog often as I will keep you all updated on Betty's progress.
She's a spunky one, that Betty. We anticipate full recovery and that she will be back to making lemon meringue (my favorite) pies soon.
