Cancer Kickin' Update

So they talked to the Dr. today and got an update, I'll start with the good news and that is that the cancer in KK's Leg is gone! It is still active in his lungs but the chemo that they were on did a good job of - in firefighters terms a "quick knock down" which is what that particular type of chemo is for. So it did it's job and they are done with that particular "flavor". The family is meeting with the Dr's next Thursday to find out the next step be that surgery to remove the lower lobe of his lung or do a fancy new laser procedure to burn out the nodules or a new flavor of chemo or any combination thereof.... so keep on Kickin' it KK and keep the positive eneergy flowing for KK!!! Next update after they meet with the Drs next week!

Uncle Mike

PET Scan results and Biopsy 8/25

As everyone knows KK had his 1st PET scan on Monday last week. They got the results of that today along with having a biopsy done on a nodule in his lung. So the results of the PET scan still show cancer cell activity in the nodules (tumors) in his lungs, and maybe also in the original location of the cancer, but because this was his 1st PET scan they can't say for sure as they don't have anything to compare it with. But good news is that a tumor in his lung has shrunk from 19mm to 17mm, and no mention of any cancer in his kidneys or bones!!

They did a biopsy as well today on a large nodule in his lung and should get the results of that tomorrow when they hear from the Dr. Not sure if you all recall, but the last biopsy KK had done, he ended up with bleeding in his lung and in the ICU, well we all know that KK is a super trooper and a quick learner so he must have used his super ninja-like powers this time as there was very little bleeding and it stopped right away and he was able to go home this afternoon and is doing just fine and is in good spirits. So once they get the results from the biopsy today (they said tomorrow, but we know how that goes right?) they will also have a plan of attack to complete the can of whoop-a$$ that KK and the Dr's have opened up on this Cancer! So, I'll update again as soon as we hear the results and have the plan, fingers crossed for tomorrow!! Keep Kickin' it KK!! and All you dedicated readers keep the positivity and prayers flowing!!

Until next update,

Uncle Mike

P.S. Today is Richard's Birthday too BTW!! Happy Birthday Richie!!

Update 8/22/08

Hello loyal readers, KK had his PET scan on Monday , but they haven't yet gotten the results yet. They are going ahead with the biopsy on Monday and unfortunatley they suspect that it will cause some bleeding in his lung and will most likely have to move him to the ICU after the procedure, but it is a nessecary procedure in order to see for sure if the tumors are dead from the inside. keep KK andn the family in your thoughts and prayers. I'll post another update on Monday evening with an update on how KK is doing. There are some new pictures in the Gallery of last weekends camping trip to Camano Island State park, it was so nice that we're going back this weekend!

Talk to you all again on Monday!

Uncle Mike

No news

No news today, The family hopes to hear from the Dr's tomorrow. :-S I'll update as soon as I hear. thanks for checking in and keep them in your prayers they are working!!!

Mike

Post Scan Update 8/11/08

Hi All! As promised here's the update for after the scans today. The results are the same as his last set of scans. KK is clear of all tumors with the excpetion of the tumors in his lungs. They haven't changed in size at all either way. The Dr's think that they died from the inside out and they are taking that info to the tumor board tomorrow to review the case. After the meeting of the board tomorrow they will decide when to do the biopsy to find out if that is for sure true and what the next steps are. They have put his next chemo treatment on hold until they know more. Keep your positive thoughts working for KK and his family!!!! I'll update again tomorrow with the news that we KNOW and BELIEVE will be good!!

Uncle Mike

Update 8/4/08

Hi All, I hope you're having a wonderful summer so far! KK's doing pretty good, physically doing well. This past weekend was rough emotionally as the memorial for Erin, KK's Grandpa (Alanna's Dad) was this weekend. But as far as KK's treatments, round 6 is complete! They go in for scans on the 11th, then regardless of the outcome of those scans, he gets 2 more rounds of Chemo. He's down in Vancouver, WA enjoying time with Gramma Lola who is an amazing woman. I'll give a better update after the scans on the 11th.
Thanks for checking in!
Mike