Journal entry by Brenna Galvin —
Today, we met with one of Dad's doctors from the UW Carbone Cancer Center to discuss his most recent PET scan, CT, and MRI. We also needed help digesting what the scans mean for him and our family moving forward. The cancer has metastasized to many areas throughout Dad's body. Specifically, his liver, pelvis, and shoulder. The doc informed us that his cancer is aggressive, and there is no longer a course of treatment that can cure him of his disease. Instead, the focus will need to be on managing his symptoms. They intend to do some radiation on his shoulder, because it is causing Dad a lot of discomfort. Dad will also be referred to hospice.
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