Well, there is good news and some not so good news. Good news is that the cancer has not spread to dad's brain. Now for all the other news. Chemo is not working. The CAT scan showed that there has been no change in the cancer in dad's liver and spleen. It also showed that the cancer in his lungs has actually grown quite a bit despite the chemo treatments. Mom and dad were given two options:
Option 1: Stop all treatment and start utilizing Hospice and dad's life expectancy is 3 - 6 months.
Option 2: Change treatment which is 3 weeks on, 1 week off. This will make dad extremely ill and very weak. Traveling for short periods of times (like for the weekend) will not be possible. Dad's life expectancy would be maybe 1 year.
Dad has chosen option 2. When I talked to him this afternoon it was the first time I have heard him cry since he was diagnosed in January. I told him to not give up and he said he wouldn't. This is all a bit hard to hear and accept. Please keep our family in your prayers. I can't write anymore, too many tears.
Melody
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Many prayers and good thoughts for you and your family Melody. Your dad is definitely a fighter. Hugs and love to all, Darice
Melody, firstly hugs and prayers for you and the family - we do so appreciate the time and effort u put in to update these blogs, even tho the news is heartbreaking.
Please let Larry know that he has lots of chatters thinking of him and praying for him, and candles are lit. It is good news about no cancer in brain. Sending h im a cyber-parcel of Queensland sunshine and warmth, and lots of positive vibes.
I'm still around Larry and wishing the best of outcomes for you and your family.
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