So my mom saw the Oncologist last week (a chemotherapy doctor) and then a day later, met with an Oncology surgeon, and two days after that a radiation doc.
They almost certainly won't be able to do surgery, because the tumor has completely (like 360 degrees around) encased the major vein running through her pancreas.
However, they are hoping that chemotherapy will be able to shrink the tumor. Chemo starts tomorrow and will be every Friday for 3 weeks in a row. After the 3 weeks are done they will do another CT to see if the cancer has responded even minimally.
If it does then they will start radiation together with more chemo. This will make my mom REALLY REALLY REALLY sick. However, if they can't do the radiation then the options from there are extremely limited.
Please pray that the cancer shrinks in the coming weeks, so that they can do radiation. Also, pray for my mom's strength and peace to continue. And pray for strength and peace for my dad as well. It is tough on everyone, but they are carrying the biggest load.
Please, pray for wisdom too for the doctors as they make their decisions.
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Praying for all of the above. And for you, too.
We're praying for your family,
Lots of love
The Doyles
I love you, Steph! I am praying for all of you and definitely the doctors involved.
Thanks guys. We truly feel blessed by your prayers.
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