Dad had a third CT Scan and his first MRI of the brain on Tuesday of this week. On Wednesday they inserted a port in his arm that will be used to administer treatment and also to draw any needed lab work. All these procedures went very well.
We met with the medical oncologist who determines treatment on Thursday. Great News: the MRI was clean and the CT Scan did not show signs that the cancer has spread! Praise God!
The Details: The diagnosis given is of an extremely rare cancer, it is of the Ewing Sarcoma type, which is considered of bone and/or soft tissue origin. This very rare cancer is usually found in children. In adults it is called a PNET or Askin tumor.
Dad's treatment cycle will begin next Tuesday. Please continue to pray as the choice of chemotherapy is of a very aggressive nature.
Dad is doing good. After our appointment Dad, Mom, Harry and I went to Ponderosa. This was Dad's choice. He wanted a steak! We've laughed a lot in the last few days. This has been good-for all of us.
Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed Day.
30 July, 2010
ReplyDeleteTo my much loved cousin, Lorenzo.
I write briefly to let you know that I will continue to keep you in my prayers following your recent diagnosis. I am happy to hear that everything went well, and trust that your healing will be steady and progressive in the days and months ahead. I understand that you will soon be going through chemotherapy. I’m unhappy to hear that, but I hope that it will go well and that you will soon regain your strength.
I know someone as strong and determined as you have been in life will remain strong throughout this challenge you’re facing too. While I cannot begin to explain the "reason" for this, as I'm sure no one really can, I believe that we serve a Loving God who will walk with us through our most difficult days, to full and complete recovery. Cancer is a villain who doesn’t play fair….but it can’t dim your spirit, and it can’t silence PRAYER.
Please know also that you are valuable in God sight and a wonderful blessing to our family, friends, and many people around you. Never, never, ever give up. I’ll never, never, ever, stop praying for you.
Much love and highest regards,
Your cousin Bernard.
Hello Unclo Lo, it's your second favorite niece, lol. Prayers have already been sent up, and will be daily for your healing. Just a note to say your not alone, and there are numerous family praying for you. I will be checking in daily to see your progress and sending you shout outs. I have some family history questions I need you to help me with. We really could have used your family history knowledge when we were in Cincinnati in the geneology department. We were all looking around scratching our heads, but the staff was helpful in getting us started. So get ready. I love you uncle. Biddy
ReplyDeleteCousin Bernard,
ReplyDeleteDad wants you to know that he "received your message and it was very good to hear from you. To please keep him in your prayers and to tell the family he said hello".