UPDATE on Brendon....continued prayers.
Susie_Brendon
Member Posts: 128
I don't have much time, so this will be short and to the point...
Pathology reports are not back yet. However, the oncologist did tell us that he is 99% sure it is cancer in the stomach lining.
They drained 5.5 liters of fluid off of Brendon's abdomin, and wow, he looked like a new man when he came out of radiology. He said he felt so relaxed. I was glad that he was not in any more pain. This was yesterday. This evening, he says he feels like he is getting "full" again.
We will be getting on a plane tomorrow at 1:40 to head to Pittsburgh. Yes, he is still going to be having surgery...but it's a different surgery than originally planned. (Not MIE)I don't have all the details yet...they are going to try to remove the tumor, scrape his stomach and get all the cancer and then shoot his stomach with heated chemo.
Without this surgery, the oncologist said Brendon had 1.5 years at best.
I prayed for a miracle. And then Dr. Luketich's team called our oncologist and said....get him on a plane!!!! Because Brendon is young and strong, he is a candidate for this different surgery. Our oncologist said that its an extremely tough surgery and extensive...so I am very thankful that God is putting us in the hands of Dr. Luketich this Friday. It is the miracle I prayed for because typically surgery won't be done if the cancer has spread.
It's going to be a long journey for us but I believe in the power of prayers. So I want to thank each and every one of you for the prayers, thoughts and kindness you have shown us over the past few months. I wish I could Thank You all in person....Hugs to each and every one of you.
Now it's time to get a good night's rest for the journey of a lifetime.
God Bless,
Susie
Pathology reports are not back yet. However, the oncologist did tell us that he is 99% sure it is cancer in the stomach lining.
They drained 5.5 liters of fluid off of Brendon's abdomin, and wow, he looked like a new man when he came out of radiology. He said he felt so relaxed. I was glad that he was not in any more pain. This was yesterday. This evening, he says he feels like he is getting "full" again.
We will be getting on a plane tomorrow at 1:40 to head to Pittsburgh. Yes, he is still going to be having surgery...but it's a different surgery than originally planned. (Not MIE)I don't have all the details yet...they are going to try to remove the tumor, scrape his stomach and get all the cancer and then shoot his stomach with heated chemo.
Without this surgery, the oncologist said Brendon had 1.5 years at best.
I prayed for a miracle. And then Dr. Luketich's team called our oncologist and said....get him on a plane!!!! Because Brendon is young and strong, he is a candidate for this different surgery. Our oncologist said that its an extremely tough surgery and extensive...so I am very thankful that God is putting us in the hands of Dr. Luketich this Friday. It is the miracle I prayed for because typically surgery won't be done if the cancer has spread.
It's going to be a long journey for us but I believe in the power of prayers. So I want to thank each and every one of you for the prayers, thoughts and kindness you have shown us over the past few months. I wish I could Thank You all in person....Hugs to each and every one of you.
Now it's time to get a good night's rest for the journey of a lifetime.
God Bless,
Susie
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More prayers coming your way
Susie,
I am sad to hear the abdominal fluid may be cancer related but happy to hear that Brendon is still going to be able to have surgery. You are certainly going to the right place to get the best possible care.
I will be praying for a good trip and good news after the surgery.
Best Regards,
Paul Adams
McCormick, South Carolina0 -
Prayers for safe journey and successful treatment
I am so sorry to hear the pathology report wasn't what was wanted. However, how wonderful it is that Brendon is getting to have surgery. Sounds like you will be there awhile. Even without the complications Brendon is facing, the esophagectomy, in any form, can be challenging. With the challenging recovery, it is easy to forget that you are healing. Actually, it is exciting to learn that there is a surgery possibility. Wow! Everyone is praying for the best possible results. I know your hands will be full, but when you have a chance, try to post and let us know how you both are doing. Sometimes as you recover from surgery, you have questions about medications, is what he's experiencing to be expected, etc., ask your questions--no question is wrong--and I know someone will try to be of help. God Bless You Susie and Brendon.0 -
this is so great!!mrsbotch said:Good Luck
Susie
I am so glad that Dr. Luketich will still be able to do surgury. That is wonderful. Please keep us updated as we are all praying for you guys
Love
barbara
Susie,
So glad he is in good hands and they are giving him the best chance possible. I will be praying for both of you. Just saw the heated chemo treatment on TV a couple of days ago and so happy Brendon is going to get it plus surgery when maybe a lot of other drs would have passed on it. Tell him to stay strong, he sure has one heck of a caregiver and so many people rooting for him. Good luck!!! take care,
Donna700 -
Wow, This surgery is new to
Wow, This surgery is new to me, but I thank the Lord for your good doctor. My thoughts and prayers are with you both as you start this next part of the journey. I pray for the surgeon , For God to surround him and guide him.
Hugs and prayers, Sandra0 -
Susie, I can't tell you how
Susie, I can't tell you how happy I am to read this. I am sad to read that it sounds like Brendon's cancer has spread. At the same time though, I am so so so happy to read that Brendon is still able to have surgery. I've mentioned before that I've felt a connection to you guys since we were close in age and diagnoses so I've been so worried the past few days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Brendon as he goes into surgery and begins his recovery. I couldn't agree more on the Miracle.
Brendon couldn't be in better hands. The MIE is what we all want but I've told my wife several times that if it turns out that I do require the open procedure, Dr. Luketich is who I would want to perform it. He seems to be a gifted man that will fight for his patients so hard.0 -
Prayers are with you both
Dear Susie and Brendon,
Jim and my prayers are with you continually as you face these battles. I am so sorry that the cancer is in the lining of the stomach. I just know that you are both in God's hands and that Dr. Luketich is where you need to be. Our prayers will continue and we look forward to hearing how Brendon is doing when you are able. Please take care of you too Susie. This is a difficult journey as you so know and you have to stay strong. Our love to you both.
Linda and Jim0 -
Hi Susie
Thinking of you and
Hi Susie
Thinking of you and Brendon, praying for a positive outcome, stay strong.
Ann0 -
May God bless you and keep
May God bless you and keep you. I look forward to hearing of Brendon's recovery.0
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