Matt’s Story

Site created on June 10, 2020

Welcome to our CaringBridge website. We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support and words of hope and encouragement. Thank you for visiting.


Let me begin by saying the outpouring of love and support is that we have been given already (day 2) is so amazing. Thank you.  


Matt went in yesterday for a routine colonoscopy and a tumor was discovered. From that moment it has been a whirlwind of events. Numerous tests were ordered quickly and we discovered it was adenocarcinoma that spread to the lungs, liver, and lymph nodes. That’s all we know as of now. Tomorrow morning Matt will have surgery to remove this aggressive tumor. (Yes, day 3) Thankful for the swiftness of our surgeon who is attacking this just as aggressive!! She’s not messing around. He will have a minimum of 3-5 night  stay if all goes well!! 


I hope you find this useful and I will update as I get information! 



Newest Update

Journal entry by Shondie Williams

Sitting up here at the old u of m.. waited in line with the old man to get his blood draw and then took my normal seat while waiting. Obviously we frequent this place, like a lot, and the one nice thing is I always seem to make friends with usually random old men. People talk to me, they open up, they tell me stories- again in the most random circumstances and places, but it’s so heartwarming and a nice reminder that not all people suck. Anyway, today this man came over to me and expressed how much he loved that I was holding Matt’s hand while we waited. He said affection is so important and we don’t see it anymore.  He was also a spouse and it just felt good for a minute to connect with a stranger who is in your club. 

Then on to doctor visit. I’m not comfortable sharing news that isn’t great. I love sharing the good stuff. I’m not sure if we made it known, but Matt’s lesions on his lung have increased in size. Dr. Krauss is again wanting to be aggressive which is great, but hard for Matt. He’s throwing back in some meds that don’t have the nicest side effects but we need to attack. Todays chemo will reflect that immediately. I’m very hopeful. He also said after four rounds and another CT scan if we do not have progress we will look at some experimental trials. Every patient is different, so we will look for success one route or another.  We trust science and will use it but we also know the power of prayer. We ask you pray. ♥️ Not just for him but for all these folks in this overcrowded infusion waiting room. Seems to be more busy every visit, sadly. Don’t let this be a downer, I just needed to share. We are so excited for Christmas and spending quality time with our family and friends.
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