Hello World!
I am happy that nothing major has happened that required any updates! Chad is doing pretty okay! Aside from back pain and his usual stomach issues - he is trucking along nicely. He has been working hard at home on some pop-up camper updates and cooking up a storm. I swear this man needs to have his own Food Truck. He's an incredible cook!
Anyways, you're not here to hear about his cooking skills!
This is what our schedule looks like now.
May 25 - Small Bowel Series
Basically, this is the last test the GI Specialist can think of to check and see how Chad's Small Bowel is operating. He will consume this thick dye-like beverage. They then proceed to take X-Rays of his abdomen at various stages to see how the liquid passes through his system
June 1 - CT Scan and Follow-up Appointment with his Oncologist.
Obviously, this is the big scary one. The one that we really want your prayers on. God willing, the scans are clear and we can continue living for another 6 months. Pray for NO CANCER! Also known as NED! (No Evidence of Disease)
Unknown Date - MRI
We are still waiting to hear when the MRI will be repeated as per the Neurosurgeons request.
June 29 - EMG Test
This is related to his neck/spinal issues and will test how much/if any nerve damage has been done and if his muscles/grip strength has been affected.
July 6 - Neuro Surgeon Follow-Up
Hopefully he will have the MRI Results but then and compare them to the EMG results. From there, he will give his reccomendation as to whether Chad requires surgery for his neck/spine.
Phew. Thank you all for your continued love and support!
This is the story of Chad's fight against Appendix Cancer. On January 7, 2015 Chad found out just how special he was when he was told that not only did he have Cancer but it was extremely rare and very aggressive. Chad has always taken life by storm - so why stop now? Some may have crumpled and fell but the soldier in him took over and he decided then and there he had an infinite number of reasons to kick Cancer's ass. The road will never be easy but he will fight - and he will win.
Prayers for all good appointments, especially the June 1st one <3
ReplyDeletePrayers for all good appointments, especially the June 1st one <3
ReplyDeletePrayers for NED and prayers for a solution to the neck problems; sooner, rather than later.
ReplyDeleteHey you guys! I just stumbled upon your website. I need to read more to get a better grasp on what is going on with Chad, but he has my prayers! I noticed you saw Dr Sardi. He is wonderful. He did the HIPEC on me for Peritoneal Mesothelioma 6 years ago. I was diagnosed in 2009. I have been through a couple periods of remission but the meso is back - around my stomach & lung. Have been doing chemo & will be doing a trial at NIH later this summer. Hey Chad maybe someday we can compare belly scars! I've got a real beaut! Hang in there buddy! George Landes annapolisteam@gmail.com
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