Biopsy Results

The report from David's oncologist was more positive than we were expecting. The bottom line is that his doctor gave him 8-13 months, instead of 3-6 months to live...

Here is the full report: The cancer DID originate in the liver, and likely spread from there, rather than another organ spreading TO the liver. (originating in the liver is better)

David's oncologist has a surgeon reviewing last week's CAT SCAN, with hopes of possibly removing that baseball size tumor! We should hear from the surgeon by Friday. Another CAT SCAN was also ordered of his entire abdomen and chest area, which David will have done this Friday.

IF there is no more cancer in his liver (besides the baseball), then surgery is a possibility. The new CAT SCAN should show that. And yes, there is risk involved with that surgery.

The surgery would mean that half of David's liver would be removed, and there would be a considerable amount of recovery time. The surgery could also allow David FIVE more years! Of course, he would be on a form of chemo, which comes in a new 'pill' form, that should keep the tumor from either reappearing or keep it small. It's a new drug, which we'll find out more about later.

Now, if the tumor is way too large, and if the other 'spots' in his liver are cancerous, then surgery will NOT be an option. At that point, they will put David on that new drug in hope of shrinking the tumor.

David is in pain; we're not exactly sure why, except for that the biopsy was quite invasive in the fact that they took quite a few samples, traumatizing the area, which could explain the pain.

This morning he was in more pain, which had spread across to the other side of his liver, which really worried me. The doctor said that his pain could have been caused by the spread of pain from the biopsy site.

His liver is quite large. To help you understand just HOW large. Usually one can't feel a liver, because it's tucked up under the ribcage. David's liver can be felt clear down to just right above his belly button. (BIG TUMOR)

Well...that is the report for today. Hopefully I will hear from the surgeon tomorrow, and then the results from this new CAT SCAN on Friday.

With David's cancer being so advanced, I feel that we need to move forward quickly, figuring out the best treatment possible, as soon as possible; no time to waste.

We are still praying for MIRACLES! Extending David's life longer than 3-6 months is our first one! Praise God!

Thank you for your continued love, support, and prayers. You have all been amazing - and an incredible blessing to us.

With Much Love,
Linda & David

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