Hey all

Been a bit, no updates as there hasn’t been much to tell. Dad is feeling good, immunotherapy continued, and really hasn’t much to say until this week. Dad went in for the 3 month scans following the cyber knife and rescans after chemo ended. Couple long days of appointments show the following: 

His brain MRI shows more lesions..they think 3 at this time? The old ones responded very well and are resolved. Cyber knife slated for Tues the 16th.

Working on scheduling a PetScan as the lymph nodes in his lungs have increased in size. Dr wondering if disease is active again. No new or growing tumors in his lungs, so that’s good. Lymph nodes and lesions do indicate cancer is active, but team isn’t overly concerned. This is normal for small cell lung cancer - responds well to treatment, and comes back quick too. 

Dad will restart chemo & infusion like before. Looking like that starts the 23rd. He will be able to do the 1st round in Sioux Falls, the other 2 in Spirit Lake. Obviously not what any of us hoped to hear but thankful we are able to utilize therapies he handled  well the first time around. Additionally, there are other chemo options if he doesn’t respond to the current plan - grateful it’s caught early again and we can start treatment right away. Attitudes are good and positive, which is huge! And warmer days and sunshine certainly help as well!

So, pray as you are led. Send the good energy to dad and mom. We will keep you posted, and appreciate the love and support! Steady on, friends.