Cancer is Progressing Again
Jason here, providing an update on Lindsey.
In light of all of the issues Lindsey’s had, her medical oncologist ordered a CT of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis and she had the exam on Wednesday night. We’ve received results from the scan and it does show that cancer has spread. The radiologist reading the scan said the thickening in her lungs and cause of her breathing issues is likely cancer spread (and not pneumonitis as we previously hoped). The cancer has also spread to her liver, a few spots in her lungs, and some distant lymph nodes. This is obviously not good and certainly explains why she feels so physically deficient and feeble.
A biopsy of her liver mets has been scheduled for next Friday, a week from today. We will send the biopsy off for analysis to see if any new genetic mutations now characterize the cancer, to see if any new therapy could be used to target it.
Prior to the scheduled biopsy, we plan to meet with the doctor (medical oncologist) Tuesday to further discuss and form a plan of new treatment(s). We understand there are a few clinical trials that Lindsey can participate in locally and hope that the results of the biopsy may open the door to novel targeted therapies if they were to reveal a new mutation to target.
We've established contact with in-home health professionals this week. Linds has had visits from two nurses with in-home health, one nurse practitioner with palliative care, and one physical therapist already this week. It's apparent that in-home visits are likely a new part of Lindsey's care. It's bizarre to have home-health professionals visit our home but certainly nice for Linds to receive care at home rather than in a clinical setting.
Linds remains weak, physically limited, and on oxygen continuously. And, as you can imagine, she's scared. I am too. Please pray for her continued comfort and improvement. And please pray for our boys as they adjust to Lindsey's new condition. Pray that they could process what they're observing and express what they're feeling, and that we/I could be sources of help and comfort to them with regard to understanding and processing what's going on. It's sad what's happening and I want them to know that it's ok to feel sad.
