Lori’s Story

Site created on March 5, 2021


Lori was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer in March 2021.  
The primary tumor is small, the size of a grain of sand; located inside her small bowel (ileum).  
Unfortunately, the cancer has metastasized to the lining of her bowels, lymph nodes, liver and hip bone.  
She will be having surgery at Mayo Rochester on 3/22/2021.  The focus of this surgery will be to remove the primary tumor in the ileum, the mass which lines her bowels and lesions on/inside the liver.  The surgery will also help guide the next steps in the treatment plan (chemotherapy, radiation, or hormonal therapy).  

Newest Update

April 30, 2021

Journal entry by Jenny Plath —

Today we met with an radiation oncologist, Dr. Waddle, in Rochester. He recommended a course of radiation for the bone metastasis in Lori’s sacral area. 
The consult turned into an appointment to get ready for radiation, including a fitting for her positioning for radiation.
The radiation oncologist is confident about using radiation for her bone tumor. He said the efficacy of radiation to this type of tumor is 90-95%. He will be able to use a high powered beam laser and should be able to complete the total radiation dose in ONE treatment. This is incredible!  Radiation is scheduled for Thursday, May 6th.  
Thank you for all your continued thoughts and prayers....they are definitely helping. 
❤️Much love! 
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