June 20, 2012

For the past 2 months, Dad has been receiving chemo treatments at the Cancer Treatment Center in Chicago, IL.  Yesterday, they did their first scan since his treatment began to see if the treatment made any impact on the Cancer.  The Doctor called me today to go over the results - with Dad.   Unfortunately, the treatment has made no impact on the Cancer and the Cancer has started spreading again.  He now has a spot in both lungs, in his neck, a spot near his thyroid, a couple of spots in the stomach, and the spot on his liver has grown.  This was the only treatment that the Center was able to offer Dad.  For some reason, I was under the impression that this Center had clinical trials, but I was mistaken.  I'm really sad to see Dad leave the Center.  They have been very good to him and he has enjoyed going to the Center.

We are back to square one.  Dad will have to make a decision where he would like to go from here.  He is in really good health.  Looking at him, you wouldn't know he has Cancer.  He still has a very possitive attitude and in my opinion, he still wants to fight this battle.

We are now looking to find Phase 1 clinical trials for AdenoCarcinoma cancer at the GE Junction.  We are hoping to have another Cancer Treatment Center picked out by next week.

Please pray for Dad's continued good health and that we are able to select the right Cancer Treatment Center for Dad.

Much Love,
Shanon