UPDATE 9/30/26. All is possible through Him. First and foremost, thanks for all of the prayers and support. I've limited updates until I learned something meaningful, and that time has arrived. GOOD NEWS! I just completed my 4 month post surgery checkup at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The PET scan showed no signs of cancer. The checks will continue every 3 months for the next two years, then annually after that. A complication of the cancer surgery in March has led to a nearly complete loss of movement in my shoulder. I have been minimizing this, as the cancer treatment was the threat that had to be managed first. I completed EMG (nerve conduction) testing and two MRI's that had to be done to come up with a plan for my left shoulder. I have a video appointment with Dr. Saw bones next week. Would really love to use my arm again. I would also ask for your prayers and support for my friend Lance Edminster who underwent a serious procedure today to assist in the healing of his heart. He has a fundraiser on Gofundme. Even with health insurance, medical debt is now a reality and any assistance that you or your people who would like to help is greatly appreciated. Take care, stay safe, and best of health to all of you and yours.
I have been diagnosed with cancer in December of 2025. I have been a patient of the Mayo in Rochester since early January. 19 appointments and 5 trips to Rochester later, (2 more trips needed in the next weeks) the surgery has been schuduled in March. Sparing the gory details, surgery will consist of a section of bone being removed and replaced with a "donor" a section of bone from another part of my body, yet to be determined. This surgery results in an average 5-day stay in the hospital followed by a 2-week stay in a skilled rehab center. Followed by 2- weeks of daily radiation (excluding weekends). Just recieved my second round of chemo and it seems to be working. Chemo and it's associated health issues, I can say I beat it to the hair loss punch as I have been bic-ing my head since 25 years of age. The associated cost with treatment and travel has been impressively expensive thus far and will increase exponentially in the near future. If you are able to donate to the cause, it would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
