Well, ladies and gentlemen, the news is in…Brian’s cancer results are back from the Mayo Clinic.
The doctors diagnosed him with adult osteosarcoma (the adult part is sometimes questionable). And apparently, they told him that the type he acquired is so rare that the Mayo Clinic has only seen 15 cases where the more common type is about 1,500 cases per year.
Okay, so here’s the good news — Brian will not need chemotherapy and the doctors believe that he is clear of the cancer. They will continue to monitor him every 3 months instead of the normal 6 months, as a precaution.
Brian won’t be able to work for a while because he is still getting that new knee up to speed but it is coming along nicely and the doctors are pleased with his progress. And thin boy needs to put back on a few pounds. One step at a time, one day at a time.
I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes. I truly believe in the power of prayer.
Best wishes to you all from me and my daughter’s family.
Jay 🙂
KtKat
March 25, 2015 at 20:58
That’s encouraging news! Hopefully the trend continues. 🙂
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f3arlessfaith
March 25, 2015 at 21:38
That is awesome news! I have Osteosarcoma as well. The most rare form of it called Small Cell Osteosarcoma that shows up in less than 1% of all Osteosarcoma cases. I am very glad he does not need further treatment. That is the best news! Wishing you all the best :D.
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ljaylj
March 25, 2015 at 21:40
Prayers for you, too.
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Josh Wrenn
March 25, 2015 at 22:20
Excellent news!
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Chuck
March 26, 2015 at 17:52
great news, Jay! Thanks for sharing!
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John
March 31, 2015 at 05:59
SO happy for him!
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