Friday, June 20, 2025

News

 Well..it is not the news we hoped for.

Stage 4 adenocarcinoma in the left chest, with lymph node that is also cancerous.  We cannot attempt chemo because the hearts ejection fraction is 47% and it should be 50% or above. Plan b is hormone therapy taken as pills daily. The Dr will see him every two weeks and he will have blood work and pet scans from time to time. If the tumor responds and shrinks then he will have surgery. If it does not shrink we will have to revisit the plan a of chemotherapy…which may cause death.

We are sad and discouraged, it will take some time for everything to sink in. Thank you for all the prayers.


A rainbow after a thunderstorm on Wednesday night. Photo by Jen

I will be back as I am able.

Far Side

8 comments:

  1. Oh dear I am so sorry. You have been through so much together already. Wishing you both the very best.

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  2. Definitely not what I was praying for but I will continue praying for full healing.

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  3. prayers ongoing...for strength, for healing, for comfort and wisdom...

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  4. Hoping for a good response to the hormone therapy. Continued prayers.

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  5. I am so sorry for the disheartening news. I have prayed and prayed but I don't think I have much clout. It sounds like there are options though and your doctor seems to be vigilant. I think that rainbow is a good sign! Hugs to all of you.

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  6. praying... and thinking of you both.

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