Update on Dad (Jerry)

Denise54
Denise54 Member Posts: 20
in Esophageal Cancer #1
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! My, what a year it's been, looking forward to a more positive one. My dad Jerry, who was diagnosed as T4N3 IIc May of 2011, had his latest results from PET/CT scan this past week. To the oncologists' surprise, the 9cm tumor at the base of the esophagus was almost gone, except for a little spot to the area as well as a lymph node. No mets to anywhere else. Dad's oncologist updated Dr. Nguyen from Irvine and he said NO surgery needed. He will have to go go back to his Dr to see what will be needed next. According to the Dr. , maybe chemo/radiation or possibly just chemo (Xeloda) for another 2 weeks and will possibly do another scan.
This is such a miracle, the doctors were VERY surprised at how much the tumor shrank.
I thank this site, after meeting WONDERFUL people here, especially The Marshall's, who with their experience, their research AND their undying faith, guided us into the right direction. Our faith in the Lord has grown so much, It's bringing more positivity to my dad and my mom. We certainly believe in the power of prayer, wherever this may lead us, we don't know, we hope and pray things will be better. We're trying to take things day by day, being grateful for what we have now, for NO ONE is promised tomorrow.
Take care everyone, may the Lord bless and keep every one on this site in HIS wonderful care, sending love from Hawaii to everyone else.

Denise (daughter of Jerry)

Comments

  • rose20
    rose20 Member Posts: 258
    #2
    Good news!
    Just want to say I am so thankful for your dad's report! God is good!
  • annalan
    annalan Member Posts: 138
    #3
    Happy New Year to you and
    Happy New Year to you and your family. Do hope it's going to be a good one and that your dad will continue with his great results. Good luck to you all.

    Ann (2)
    Wife of Alan T3N1M0
    Posting from England.
  • Raleighdon
    Raleighdon Member Posts: 11
    #4
    Dad's Update
    Thanks for this really positive update. Those seem to be few and far between some days and we need to hear when people are doing WELL in their recovery. Today is day 30 since I got out of the hospital after a 52-day inpatient stay for surgery, so I'm really glad to hear your dad doesn't have to go through removal of the esphagus. We'll be leaving for Hawaii in 2 days. I'm ready to get out of this cold, snowy weather for a week.
  • Freida
    Freida Member Posts: 182
    #5
    I'm so very happy for your
    I'm so very happy for your dad and your whole family.

    And thank you so much for taking the time to share the wonderful news with us. We all need to hear the good news!
  • Rick0311
    Rick0311 Member Posts: 38
    #6
    Happy
    Denise
    Thanks for shring the great news and a very positive post. Thanks for keeping us all informed.


    Richard (Rick) Watson
    Neoga, Illinois

    DX – 0411
    EC – T2N2M0
    MIE – 083111
    Barnes Hospital, St Louis
    Dr Brian Meyer
    NED

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