Here is a quick update on what is going on with my dad and his cancer. Last week he had what is called a PET Scan and a Scope. The Scan is really the last test they can do on him to try and figure out what type of Cancer he has. Today the Doctors were able to show us the scan over the computer. It goes through his entire body, major organs and glands. The result of that was nothing that we don't already know. It is in his hip, lung and a few glands, but his Heart, Liver, Pancreas, Stomach and Kidneys all are clean, they look great! (Due to the cancer he has lost 30 pounds since the picture above.) They still cannot figure out where the source of the cancer is. So right now his condition is labeled "Cancer of the Unknown Primary" which is only about 5% of all cancers, very rare. They admitted him today up at Huntsman Cancer Hospital to start his prep for his surgery on Wednesday. Today they are doing an Embolism which is where the doctors cut off all blood supply to his tumor in his hip (about a 2 1/2 hour procedure). Then on Wednesday he will be getting a full hip replacement and a removal of that yucky tumor. That procedure will be about 6 hours. Then he will have a recovery in the hospital anywhere from 5-10 days. His healing at home will be about 4 weeks. After the 4 weeks then the doctors will discuss what type of Chemo he will be on. They only have two to choose from. They will try one type for about 2-3 months and then x-ray to see if the cancer is shrinking. If that doesn't work than they have one more to try. We still have a long road of waiting. Please keep him in your prayers, especially on Wednesday.I will update as I know more.
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There is just so much going on in your life right now and this is so huge. I really hope everything goes well for his hip replacement surgery and that his recovery and chemo go well. He just still looks so young and has so much more time in him with those grandkiddies! He sounds like an amazing guy with so much patience. I will be praying for him and for you guys. Love, Stephanie
I just sent you two emails. I will be thinking about you. Lots of Love!
Thanks Cassie.
I talked to your mom today and she told me all of this. It was good to read it again so I can understand better what is going on.
I am so glad you are there to support them. I'm so glad that all of you girls are there to help! So nice that Leslie and kids came to help last weekend.
I know that when your in the middle of emotional decisions that it is so good to have someone there to help you make decisions, even small ones. Like sit down or go eat or just drive me where I need to go.
Your dad is a great guy and is always so thoughtful of others and now you girls are living the example he taught you.
We all hope and pray that his treatment won't be too bad and that he can sail through all of this as easy as possible.
How nice that Kirk and Stacey can be there too as much as possible and that the sisters in Az know he is getting the best help from the sisters in Utah. That has to be a comfort when they so much would like to be there.
I am so glad that you did this update, Tracy just told me about your Dad a couple of days ago!! I hope that all will go well with the surgery. It is so hard to see the ones we love have to suffer so much. It is not fun for them or you! And hospitals are the worst! We will keep him in our prayers. Hang in there! Much love, Cindy
You can bet...I will keep you all in my prayers...Life DO SUCK! and I am not sure why some of these lessons are so tough...but I always manage to see some sort of blessing out of EVERY trial...Bless all of your ♥'s...I know there is a silver lining here somewhere...Please give your mom a hug for me. Love you, Kayola
You bet you and your family are in our prayers! We'll be pulling for him on Wednesday and throughout this trial!
Hope all goes well with your dad and your family....You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
I must say - this whole Dad thing has brought out the swear words from me. I swear all the time when I'm referring to this horrific illness - can you believe it? Aunt Tara swearing up a storm. It just makes me ANGRY. Anyway, I love you sis...
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