Aaron had his first scans since starting the immunotherapy drug Keytruda. The results aren't good. There has been a definite increase in tumor size and quantity. The report says there are innumerable tumors in the lungs as opposed to the couple that we have been watching. It's also in the bones and lymph nodes. He didn't have an MRI and so we don't know what the cancer looks like in his brain. Most likely there is more there too. This report is surprising to us because Aaron has been feeling better these days.
We are hopeful he can get a needle biopsy this week and praying it doesn't collapse his lung like it did after the last biopsy. Drug trials are our only option at this time, and we can't really move on any trials because they all require a washout period (usually 4 weeks) and this biopsy, which can take up to three weeks to get the results. We hope to have the drug trials researched and one chosen so when the results are in we can move quickly into a new treatment. It's unsettling to be off all treatment while an aggressive cancer rages inside. Aaron may feel well now but we have seen how quickly this cancer can change that. Some good news is there isn't any sign of cancer in any of his other major organs. We take every little victory we can...
We are hopeful he can get a needle biopsy this week and praying it doesn't collapse his lung like it did after the last biopsy. Drug trials are our only option at this time, and we can't really move on any trials because they all require a washout period (usually 4 weeks) and this biopsy, which can take up to three weeks to get the results. We hope to have the drug trials researched and one chosen so when the results are in we can move quickly into a new treatment. It's unsettling to be off all treatment while an aggressive cancer rages inside. Aaron may feel well now but we have seen how quickly this cancer can change that. Some good news is there isn't any sign of cancer in any of his other major organs. We take every little victory we can...
We are thinking about you guys and appreciate the update.
ReplyDeleteWe always pray for Aaron and for you and your sweet family. You are so strong and I look up to you so much. We love you!
ReplyDeleteSorry that the immunotherapy didn’t work, and we hope you find a promising trial. Sending all our love. We know you’re in God’s hands, and that He loves you infinitely.
ReplyDeleteAlways in our prayers. ❤️U
ReplyDeleteLorraine, our love and prayers are with you, Aaron and the kids.
ReplyDeleteWe are continuing to pray for Big A as we have done everyday since we first heard of his diagnosis. Also sending big hugs and love. We are thinking of you all ❤❤❤
ReplyDeleteAaron and Lorraine,
ReplyDeleteGod bless the Thatchers, everyone of you.
My emotions are a little raw today and as a result I feel a little empty inside and somewhat at a loss for words, however, what I really want to say is this; Aaron, we love you. Thank you for your life long example of courage and valor. You don't deserve this illness, however, during your darkest hours, you have faced it with an unspeakable courage.
As I consider your courage, I'm reminded of Winston Churchill, defiant with courage in the face of unspeakable atrocities and attack, "Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves, that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand year, men will still say, THIS WAS THEIR FINEST HOUR."
Aaron, I'm sorry for your pain and suffering and I wish that I could take some of it from you. If I go on for a thousand years, I will tell people about the courage of Aaron and Lorraine Thatcher. We love you guys and we show honor and respect for both of you and your children.
May God bless you now and forever.
Jim
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