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again, we had a wonderful visit with everyone in Chicago.
I wish I could have better news to share with you. Unfortunately, the news
is not what we have been hoping for. When I got back from Chicago, an MRI
revealed that the cancer had spread, and my oncologist told me he could do
nothing more for me. The cancer center set up an appointment with a palliative
care/hospice organization for terminally ill people.
This past Thursday I did meet with the head of the UNM department of
neurosurgery, whose name is Dr. Howard Yonas. He showed us how the tumor is now
growing deeper into my brain, and rather than a large mass pressing on my brain,
it is now replacing cells and shooting “fingers” into different areas. Surgery
is therefore not possible. We will revisit Dr. Yonas in another eight weeks to
see if things have changed.
There's a couple of clinical trials Pam and I are looking into. Will let you know if any of it is worth trying.
Meanwhile, your kind wishes and friendship are helping to keep us going. Enjoy today.
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