Greetings to all!
We are here in Estes Park contemplating Brian's future. As you know he had an appointment with his onocologist in Denver today. He gave him 4-options: 1 no surgery, scan every three months and chemo if necessary; 2-surgery, and possible have cancer spread anyway with very dangerous procedure and risk of death followed by more chemo; 3-do nothing and possibly have 2-3 years to live; 4- have endoscope with ultra sound to see if nodes are still involved which isn't necessary if going to do surgery. The onocologist got us in to see the surgeon before we left Denver and his prognosis has gotten worse related to lymph node involvement. He said that the surgery now will only increase Brian's chance of survival by 5-10%. It is a difficult decision for Brian to make. I know it will be difficult no matter what he decides, but the family will support what ever decision he makes.
Your continue prayers are appreciated and we will let you all know what decision Brian makes.
Mary
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