Friday, March 30, 2012

Doctor's Update

10:30 A.M., Friday, March 30, 2012

What the Dr. Beinart knows:
·         He is positive it is cancer (Dad asked just to make sure)
·         The cancer did not come from the kidney, prostate or any other organ
·         It is lung cancer that has metastasized
·         The tumors that have spread to the bones are the type that leach calcium out of the bone, making them extremely weak and brittle

What will happen today:
·         A port will be put in place
·         Chemo will start today

Chemotherapy:
·         The chemo drug will be very similar to what Mom had
·         There will be 3 – 4 treatments
·         The treatments will be approximately 3 – 4 weeks apart
·         After the treatments, they will re-test to see what the results are on the tumor
·         Side effects will be similar to those Mom had

2 comments:

  1. We are thinking and praying for Gary and the family. Kenny & Donna Korenek & family

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  2. This has all been such a shock. Wayne and I have been praying hard and will continue to pray as your family travels this journey. Please know that you are all loved. If there is anything we can do just say the word. Wayne and Lee Ann Freytag

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