Jake was scheduled for surgery this morning at 8:00 am, however, they have moved that back to 11:00 am. The surgery team will go in and take a biopsy of the tumor to determine what kind of cancer they are dealing with.
The surgeon has explained to Jen and Wayland that they then want to start chemo and possibly radiation to shrink the tumor enough so it can be safely removed during a later surgery.
Because the tumor is in the kidney, which is soft tissue, and because it is so large; they run the risk of accidentally puncturing it, causing it to rupture sending cancer all through Jake's body. It was decided that shrinking it down would be a lot safer for it to be removed.
--posted by Shelly Park
Lots of prayers headed your way.
ReplyDelete((Hugs)) Hope all went/goes well with the surgery. Lots of prayers!!
ReplyDeleteWe will add you to our prayers here. Tell Jake we are praying for comfort throughout the treatment and peace for you and Wayland. Best wishes - the Lukes.
ReplyDeleteOH Jen...my sweet little Jen...I am in shock...please know that we are thinking of you and praying for your little man...Primary's is amazing at what they do and they will take good care of him. Shelley...thanks for keeping a blog for all of us to keep updated...hugs to you all!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that you guys are dealing with such heart wrenching situation with your sweet little Jake. I'm sending lots of love your way and prayering that you'll be comforted and strengthened and that Jake will be watched over and protected during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying for your wonderful family.
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