Doyle’s Story

Site created on October 22, 2021

Hi! Thank you for coming to this page! It truly means a lot that you did. It's been a very long year for our family, and we're hoping this page will help us all feel more connected to our support system by keeping everyone up to speed on his cancer treatment, how he's doing, and ways that we could use support. 


In short summary, Doyle was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers and advanced esophageal cancer in November of 2020, followed by chemotherapy, radiation, a long stint of only getting nutrition through a feeding tube and, finally, a surgery that left him with only a portion of his stomach and esophagus. He cleared his esophageal cancer only for it to later metastasize to his liver. He is currently undergoing aggressive chemotherapy again while still relying heavily on his feeding tube and routinely getting his throat stretched to help him swallow food.


As you can imagine, Doyle's Alzheimers and his heart disease have presented many challenges throughout his treatment. 


All of this to say: We need some love and support.

Newest Update

October 28, 2021

Journal entry by Kiley Barnes —

Hi there!

My dad would like to say thank you for everyone's thoughts and prayers. It truly means so much! 

Plenty of you have reached out to offer help and tips in regards to the last update. There were some transportation options open to the public that we were surprised to learn about for the first time and that will definitely be a huge help! Thank you thank you. 

As an update on his care, he is receiving a PET scan on Monday, Nov. 1 to capture the progress of his chemotherapy. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, they will meet with his doctor to talk through next steps. So next week is a big week. Please keep them in your minds and hearts, and I'll provide another update soon after.

Much love <3 

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