Many people all over the world know and love our dad, Denny. In the early hours of 2 January 2019, Denny had a seizure and was transferred unconscious to Huntington Hospital where they discovered a brain tumor (metastatic melanoma) and a pseudo aneurism of the carotid artery, (AKA a tear in the artery.) Fast forward: Denny had surgery on 7 January to remove the tumor. After that, he had some complications and set backs, remaining in the hospital for a full month. You can read all the journal entries to follow the time line. He was in the rehabilitation unit at Huntington Hospital till 4 February. Back at home, he worked hard at physical and occupational therapy and regained enough strength to undergo cyber knife radiation treatments and complete seven infusions of immunotherapy between April-August 2019, before experiencing negative side-effects and discontinuing treatment. While having to discontinue treatment was discouraging, Denny has enjoyed two strong years since that last immunotherapy treatment :) Now, 30 months from the original discovery of disease, his journey continues with some recent developments on the tumor front. Thanks for your love and friendship. We appreciate your care and prayers.
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