Well what can I say, but that we are heading home to rethink the possibilities. Brian's scans revealed that the areas that were radiated in his neck, the tumors on his lymph nodes surrounding the internal jugular and carotid areas grew bigger instead of shrinking like the doctors hoped. Plus a new lymph node increased in size near by. The chest and pelvic scan indicated the tumor above his primary one has enlarged too. Not the news we wanted to hear. More radiation is out of the question, along with no surgery. The only option is trying another chemotherapy that might or might not work with lots of side effects.Brian isn't up to more chemo at this time, or maybe ever. Currently his plan is to check out some alternative treatments such as orthromolecular therapy. It is a treatment with mega doses of Vitamin C given through an IV. The doctor says he has a very aggressive strain of cancer that isn't responding to normal treatments. The only good news is that the cancer hasn't invaded the liver, lungs or other organs. The bad part he is having trouble eating orally and takes all of his nourishment through his gastric tube. Esophageal cancer is a horrible disease!
I will keep you posted on what is next. We do have Jessamyn's wedding on the horizon which is a joyous occasion. There is lot to be thankful for! We are thankful for everbody's prayers and the the time God has given us.
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