My brother Tommy is having a difficult bone tumor removed in his elbow this Monday, June 29th. All family and friend are invited to fast with us tomorrow.
"We do not know of its (tumor) malignancy at this point but he has undergone a full body scan and there is no sign of metastasis or spreading anywhere else. Due to the location of the tumor (in the distal humeral fossa) a biopsy is not possible. He will have to have his olecranon process removed (elbow bone) and the tumor cut out and replace the hole or osseous void with a allograft matrix known as a cadaveric bone graft. His elbow bone will then be re-attached with fixation screws and metal plate. He will be immobilized for 4-6 weeks and then hopefully start the rehabilitation process. It is an unusual surgery and complicated at best but we all are at peace with it.
We just don’t know what this will all bring but we are all optimistic as well as his oncologist (cancer specialist) who is also an orthopedic surgeon. We feel he is in excellent hands and at a fine hospital with a great orthopedic oncology unit (Scottsdale Healthcare Shea)."
(letter from my DAD)
Nina (Marcus Mom) is continuing to improve everyday, although we have 1 more critical week she has done extremely well. This week she sat up, stood up, and has tried to eat food again. She is in good spirits and has been able to see all of her 7 children this week.
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Oh my goodness!! Your family has had a stressful couple of weeks. We will be praying for your brother and Nina! We are glad she is doing well, Byron was so worried about her! Hang in there.
Wow, we will keep Tommy in our prayers. Crazy all the health issues your family members are having. You guys are in our thought
Aww. We are definitely thinking about you guys right now. Hope things continue to look positive. And glad you are liking CA. You guys are so brave moving all over!
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