Friday, December 12, 2008

Drum Roll Please.....

Well the results are in. Looks like Brent has Ewing's Sarcoma. Ewing's is a type of bone cancer that is typically found in male Caucasian teenagers. This bone tumor usually grows in the pelvis, ribs, femur, fibula, and/or tibia. It is highly invasive and metastases are common, especially in the lungs and skeleton; which is interesting to learn because when the doctors looked at Brent's CT scan they found a small spot in his lung. It hasn't been tested yet so we don't know if that spot is also malignant. The tumor is in the fibula, and also around the outside of the bone. It is about the size of a clementine. His orthopaedic surgeon told us that treatment would involve 4-6 months of chemo, then surgery to remove the mass after it has shrunk down, and then 4-6 more months of chemo. He will lose his hair and be sick quite a bit, so we aren't looking forward to that. We are going to meet with a few different oncologists next week to see what they say, and when he will start the chemo. We are grateful for all the love and support, and ask that you continue to keep him in your prayers as we start on this journey.

9 comments:

  1. you both are definitely in our thoughts and prayers. ((hugs))

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  2. hey guys-

    just saw brent's status on facebook about starting chemo today. i hadn't seen that he's been diagnosed with bone cancer, BUT...i want you both to know that you will be in my prayers every day for sure!! im praying for comfort, healing, for the treatment to be as easy as it can POSSIBLY be on his body...and just ...for God to keep your hearts and spirits light and joyful through a tough time! Kelly, I don't know you well, but LOTSSSS of love to both of you guys!

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  3. There is hardly a moment of the day when you two are NOT in our thoughts. We love you and will help take care of you along with everyone else who loves you. Always in our thoughts and prayers,
    Love, Sheriee and Vern

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  4. Good luck with these next few months.... Like mentioned above, you're in our thoughts and prayers.
    By the way I'm a cousin of Brent's, from Logan :)
    Have a Merry Christmas!

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  5. Good luck, Brent and family. We are praying for you. Thanks, Paul for getting the word out to all us extendies so that we could be included in the fast. We love you guys! Hang in there!

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  6. i saw a link to you from kelli and clint's blog, just wanted to stop in and send y'all well wishes. what a scary time.

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  7. The blog is a cool idea. We'll keep reading. Hope ya'll had a great Christmas. You're both in our prayers.

    Chris & Dezi

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  8. I am so sorry all of this is happening to you guys. I heard from Bridget. How is Brent doing? Is he feeling okay? My friend just finished with 6 moths of chemo. It was hard but she's so much better now. Have you guys thruogh about any natural remedies like aromatherapy or reflexology? I don't know. Anything that might help, ya know. How are you? I know you are so worried about Brent, with good reason. Just remember to stay healthy too. I love you and I hope things get better really soon.

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  9. Hey Kelly, my mom talked to Mrs. Weaver at work and she mentioned about Brent. You both are in my prayers!

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