Les has had a busy morning with a few visitors, therapy and radiation. Dr. T came to visit again and shared with mom that the tumor on the spine was not on the original PET scan from 12 days ago. He had his whole team check to be sure. I guess having cancer spread to the spine is very unusual. In all his years of experience, Dr. T has only seen it happen in 6 other cases, so it doesn't sound like there is a whole lot of data available for effective treatment. According to the oncology radiologists, radiating the whole spine as a preventative is not an option. The tumor on the C3 is the more troublesome tumor, even though it is smaller than the one on the T8, as it has the ability to do the most damage overall. Please pray that that one shrinks, especially.
Thankfully, cancer on the spine doesn't hurt like bone cancer does, and we are celebrating that. We know that small cell carcinoma responds well to radiation (we have proof of that in the brain) and we continue to hope and pray it is as effective on the spine. The leg movement is still not good, but we are told after a few days of radiation (and the swelling goes down) movement should come back. Thanks for checking, and peace to all of you.
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Sounds like you have a great doctor and he is staying on top of it! I'm glad to hear there is no 'pain' involved. I hope his appetite is better and the chemo isn't giving him too much trouble. Hugs to all!!
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Les and Carolyn,
ReplyDeletePlease know that you and your family are in our prayers. We will continue to hope for a speedy and full recovery.
Gary and Erma James
FHS Class of 1960
Dearest Les, Carolyn and family,
ReplyDeleteJust checking in to let you know there is not a day that goes by that I don't check this blog site. Bless you all. . . . I am continuing to hold the vision for healing, strength,and miracles.
Blobaum family,
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking of all of you and praying for you.
Love,
The Nygren Family
Blobaum Family
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers and want to thank you for keeping us informed of how Les is doing. He is a wonderful man and we are thinking about him often
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ReplyDeleteDear Les, Carolyn, & Family,
ReplyDeleteWe are going through some of the same experiences you are with my sister and know how difficult a time this is for you. She was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that had matastisized into her uterus, bronchial tubes, & brain. We are so thankful for all the new technology and are hopefull that treatments will extend her life for many more years. Ed is in Wymore tonight and will drive her to her chemo treatments in Omaha tomorrow. My advice is to not focus on the negative information on the internet but to focus on all the success stories that are out there. There are great successes and those are the things that will get us all through these tough times. You are SO MUCH in our prayers and we will continue praying that the treatments will be successful for you as well as for Marcia and others going through this difficult ordeal. Love, Linda & Ed
Les, Carolyn and family....
ReplyDeleteYou continue to be in our thoughts and prayers and we hope if there's ANYTHING we can do to make your life easier right now...that you'll call! Thanks so much for this "blog"! We check it daily and appreciate the updates.
Take care...
The Schoens
All of you are constantly in our thoughts. We are so grateful for the updates on the blog. So many thoughts and prayers are going out for all of you--hope you know how special all of you are.
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Les & Carolyn:
ReplyDeleteWe just wanted to let you know we have been thinking about you and our entire family has been praying for you throughout!! Keep your faith - God leads us through all things...
Charlotte & Tom Lane (Terry's family)
Dear Les and Carolyn, It was so good to see your beautiful grandchildren with you today, Carolyn, and to know Natalie is spending time with Dad.
ReplyDeleteAs I watched, I was thinking about how precious each day is for us to enjoy, and so glad you are getting outside to enjoy it, Les.
May you know we continue to pray for you both during this time, and we pray for the doctors and staff to have wisdom to do what is right for your best interest and health. May God bless this day with the both of you to appreciate springtime together. God's blessings, Rodney and Audrey
Dear Blobaums,
ReplyDeleteI check the blog everyday and continue to keep you all in my prayers. Its comforting that the pain isn't so bad. That prayer was answered. Thanks so much to Nik for keeping us informed so well. Carolyn, I know its hard, but you have to take care of yourself too. Love to you all. The Holloways