Patrick "Tyler" Doughtie

Welcome to Tyler's web site. It has been created to keep all who love and care for him informed of his on-going treatment and condition.

Tyler was diagnosed with a very aggressive brain tumor called Medulloblastoma on Jan. 6, '03. The tumor had metastasized and spread to spots on the coating of his brain and tested positve for cells in his spinal fluid.
His tumor was resected Jan. 16, '03. Tyler received 30 treatments of high dose radiation followed by four months/rounds of high dose chemotherapy and four stem cell transplants (auto-transplant).

In Sept. '03, Tyler was released and considered loosely in remission. He had several check-ups over eight months that showed "some improvement." On May 13, '04, doctors discovered a "new spot", which rapidly spread. He was placed on a study in July and August, which held the growth the first month but proved to be ineffective the second. Tyler was sent home in Sept. '04 to await the opening of another study, which never became available to him.

On December 21st, '04, while waiting the start of the new study, Tyler had a seizure which resulted in his current condition along with nine days in the hospital. He is not able to talk or walk and is on Hospice care at home. He continues the fight of his life in his battle with cancer. His will to live, his attitude and smiling face has won the hearts of literally thousands who continue to pray for him daily. We thank you for your thoughts, prayers, interest and messages! Please add Tyler to your prayer list.

On March 7, 2005 at 1:52 PM, Patrick Tyler Doughtie became cancer free. He may have lost his battle with cancer but won his place next to Jesus. He will forever be in our hearts, until we meet again!

Journal

Saturday, June 27, 2009 12:00 AM CDT

I know it's been a while, Feb, I think, but I've been extremely busy and it's becoming more and more difficult to keep up with Myspace (which has been a while too), Facebook, blogspot, twitter and this! In fact, I'm falling down on all fronts!
We're now at the end of the 5th week of filming my movie, Letters to God. I'm totally blessed! We have had a great time and the actors and crew we've had are all wonderful!!! FYI, in case you're NOT following my Facebook page, to give you an idea of the caliber film that we're doing, we have Robyn Lively, Tanner Maguire, Jeff Johnson, Bailee Madison, Ralph Waite, Maree Cheatham & Michael Bolten (that's Bolten with an "en" not "on." We tend to get into trouble every time he's on set. Actually, it's all him, I just end up being in the middle every time! LOL

Anyway, I'm hoping we're doing something Tyler would be proud of, and especially God. I have to admit, it's been a bit stressful at times and I'm extremely tired but it's all worth it! Working 12 hours a day, 5 days a wekk 6 this week, but by the time you add in the drive time, getting up, talking about the next day at the end of each day and so forth, we literally work, eat dinner have a little bit to relax then off to bed! It hurts, but I'll be fine! LOL

Many scenes that i didn't think I'd have a problem with I'm finding I am, emotionally speaking. It's definitely been an emotional roller coaster. Laughing lots of crying. If it's his bad now, I'm wondering how it'll be in the theaters! There's plenty of scenes that are comic relief from the crying but I think overall, it's going to be great! Things have been really taking off, publicity-wise and with Cancer charities that are on board with helping to promote, it's mind-boggling.

As far as my health goes, I think all the prayers are working! Usually, my lymphnodes in my neck are swollen, but since I've been here, they have been close to normal. At least not as big as they usually are. Usually they swell when I don't get a lot of sleep, which i though they would be popping out of my neck by now, but they aren't. And I'm not as tired as I could be from the long hours. Very thankful.

The results from my tests prior to leaving wasn't the greatest but it'll be fine! My white blood cells are stable at 92,000, which is good, but my platelets and my red blood cells are lower. Those are the ones they're watching to determine when to start treatments. I'm hoping the good food and prayers can get those back up by the time I get home. I have another appointment mid-July. This one is my semi-annual biggie with scans and all. I think they'll be okay though.

Anyway, enough of that. I feel pretty good though. I can honestly thank the prayer warriors that are on set daily and everyone else that's been offering them up on my behalf! Thank you!

I'll cut this off so I can have more to write about later.

Thanks for reading!

Tyler's dad/Patrick

Hospital Information:

Home
3284 New Towne Rd.
Antioch, TN 37013

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E-mail Author: patrickdoughtie@bellsouth.net

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