Eric’s Story

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Dear Family and Friends:  Eric was experiencing abdominal pain at the end of May.  After several ultra sounds, C Scans and an MRI it was discovered that he has Pancreatic Cancer that metastasized to his liver.  So, the diagnosis is State IV Pancreatic Cancer.  Our world flipped upside down but now we are determined to get it back.  Eric's primary care doctor, Dr. Cecilia Kaesler, is Eric's biggest advocate (and an incredible doctor).  She was a professor at USC and is well connected to the medical community.  She directed us to the leading oncologist at the City of Hope.  He currently has a patient with stage IV Pancreatic Cancer who is 9 years into his treatment.  I'm holding onto this encouraging data.  Immunocellular therapy is the cutting edge treatment for this type of cancer and is proving successful.  Eric has an immune system like an Ox.  It will pull him through this muddy trail (like the bike analogy?).  Cancer causes blood clotting which put Eric into the hospital last week.  He had several "mini" strokes and a pulmonary embolism.  This is behind us.... hopefully treatments begin this week at the City of Hope.  Eric is going to continue working and riding his bike (doctor said it was okay).  But for now, he needs to recover from the stroke (the neurologist said he was a VERY luck man... he only suffered speech impairment).  Words cannot express my gratitude for all the prayers and support.  Eric is a loved man.  He's my superman who will beat all the odds.  I'll keep you posted as we continue with his treatments.  Much love to all.  Tricia

Newest Update

September 23, 2019

Journal entry by Tricia Hamilton —

Dear Family and Friends:

Life has "apparently" been normal and time keeps increasing speed.

Every day I am reminded that last September 2018 Eric's CT Scan showed his lesions had grown since his intial CT Scan in June.  His prognosis was "scary."  His chemo started July 18, 2018.  His diagnosis was June 15, 2018.

November 2018 the CT results showed a remarkable reduction in the lesions on his liver and pancreas. January 2019 CT Scan showed no lesions on his liver and pancreas.  September 20, 2019 CT Scan no change.  Liver and pancreas show no signs of lesions.   Incredible news, to say the least.

My new quote:  "Not only do I believe in miracles, but I rely on them."

The care and treatment and City of Hope is world class.  The prayers, love and support of family and friends touched us in ways words cannot describe.  The "medicanal" soup from Guadalajara that my groom said "would cure his cancer" was taken every day from Aug. 15 2018 to November 2018 at the same time his lesions were receding.  At the end of the day, LOVE is what keeps us together forever!

His next CT Scan is in 2 months.  I promise to keep you posted.

We feel your love, prayers and support everyday.  Ours are with you too. 

Tricia
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