As some of you know B took a promotion in March 07 to Division Manager. All of his hard work, experience and dreams of having the privilege to manage had come true. He hit the ground running and was really busy hiring and training a staff and implementing all that he had learned in life about managing people.
Long days at the office, commuting the LA fwys were thought to be the culprit of sever fatigue beginning late summer. He began a quest to get some possible answers which started with a sleep study, that proved to be uneventful and the fall was spent with a focus on diet and exercise in order to conqueror the fatigue issue. While the exercise and dieting helped him to lose a couple of pounds it still didn't help with tiredness.
About 12 weeks ago, pain developed which mirrored his past battle with cancer, so off to the doctors we went. A blood test revealed severe anemia and a very high SED rate, which indicated inflammation of some kind. Because of the past cancer we were referred to a Urology Specialist which lead to CT scans and ultra sounds.
April 30th, we get the news that "he has been hit by lightening twice" to quote the doctor. The scans showed a large mass on his right kidney which appears to have spread to his liver and lymph nodes in his lung.
May 1st finds us at The City of Hope, with the news that it is Cancer.......deep breath....well we knew we were in the right place. City of Hope has the best of the best doctors and treatment for this type of cancer and it is located less than 10 miles from our home.
May 2nd find us at USC Medical Center with another expert in this field confirming the diagnosis from the day before.
The week of May 5th will include more tests, visits with specialist and plan of action put together by this group of experts.
Long days at the office, commuting the LA fwys were thought to be the culprit of sever fatigue beginning late summer. He began a quest to get some possible answers which started with a sleep study, that proved to be uneventful and the fall was spent with a focus on diet and exercise in order to conqueror the fatigue issue. While the exercise and dieting helped him to lose a couple of pounds it still didn't help with tiredness.
About 12 weeks ago, pain developed which mirrored his past battle with cancer, so off to the doctors we went. A blood test revealed severe anemia and a very high SED rate, which indicated inflammation of some kind. Because of the past cancer we were referred to a Urology Specialist which lead to CT scans and ultra sounds.
April 30th, we get the news that "he has been hit by lightening twice" to quote the doctor. The scans showed a large mass on his right kidney which appears to have spread to his liver and lymph nodes in his lung.
May 1st finds us at The City of Hope, with the news that it is Cancer.......deep breath....well we knew we were in the right place. City of Hope has the best of the best doctors and treatment for this type of cancer and it is located less than 10 miles from our home.
May 2nd find us at USC Medical Center with another expert in this field confirming the diagnosis from the day before.
The week of May 5th will include more tests, visits with specialist and plan of action put together by this group of experts.
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What can I say? I am so sorry. Both of you know I love you even though I haven't been the greatest lately. Jayne I know how private you are but you know I will be here for you no matter what time of day if you need me. Tell me what you need because I will be there for you I promise. Brent fight on because you know God can do anything!!!! I love you both and I will be praying for you both and your family. Again I am so sorry to hear this news but know that God will use it to hid glory!
Love you,
Claudia
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