Where we go from here...

This last Thursday, May 6, we went to an Oncologist to see where we go from here, and after a 2 hour wait we were told he does not need Chemo and we were being referred to another Oncologist to discuss the possibility of radiation. 

So Friday we went to the other Oncologist were she said Travis probably does not need radiation, but we are unsure right now.  He is a special case and so they are presenting his case in front of a Tumor board this Wednesday.  This will be a board of a bunch of Oncologists and Surgeons discussing where to go from here!  Just because the cancer is gone, does not mean we are done!  Our GI doctor, Surgeon, and the 2 oncologists we have now seen will be presenting our case.  If Travis was 50-60 years older we would be in a much easier place.  We could say...let's do radiation/chemo, and go forward knowing there is very few side effects to be worried about.  Or we could say let's not do anything and go forward assuming old age is gonna kill him before cancer!  We do not have some of our genetic testing back yet, and so that is also going to play a role in determing if radiation is necessary.

It's all kind of confusing and overwhelming!  They want to be proactive and agressive because he is so young.  But they also want to be conservative and not burn any bridges, because he is so young.  We know the Lord's hands have been in every step so far, and do not doubt he is guiding the doctors thoughts and helping us get the best care that Travis needs! 

In addition, the C. Difficile has flared up again.  A couple weeks ago Trav went down to 1 pill a day and a few days later he got sick again.  Dr. Gonzales was out of town, the GI Doctor, so another doctor in the office told us to go back to 2 pills a day for another week, then back to 1.  We got a call last week saying that Dr. Gonzales will be back in the country next Tuesday and wants to meet with us.  Travis went back to 1 pill, and it's flared up again since we made that appointment, so we will be discussing where we go from here with that.  Tomorrow I want to discuss with the doctor about using a probiotic to get some good bacteria in Trav's intestines...but have read about some of the other possibile treatments that we may have to look into. 

We appreciate everyones continued prayers and support!