jaycns
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Mary, that is great news. Keep us updated.

Hi everybody, I'm dropping by at this hour to let everyone know how things are with my dad. We (meaning me, mom, dad, brother who drove down from Maine, and recently relocated sister) took dad to the VA today and met with Oncology. His main Dr. in this group is taking his case to the Oncology Board to present and discuss and possibly come up with a plan of action. My dad's case is an oddity. Most people who contract this kind of cancer (Billiary Duct System Cancer) normally die from it before the age of 65. My dad is 82 and just was diagnosed last week. Most are extremely unhealthy and my dad is one of the most healthy people I know. Once most are diagnosed with this disease they are already in failing health, dad went back to the gym today. So, the original prognosis of less than 6 months was a bit premature they told us today. They are now thinking it may be up to 2 years!!!!! I am so excited. But they of course have given us the symptoms to look for. They are talking about a type of radiation treatment that may even slow down the growth rate of his tumor, dad is willing to try anything as long as it doesn't make him sick, so chemo was not an option for him, but it is rarely used for this type of cancer. Thank you all for your prayers, please just continue to pray if you think of me!!! I love my dad and it will by quite the loss for me to lose him, I know it will happen, but I don't want my dad to be in pain.
Again, thank you all!!!! I felt your prayers.