Quote:I wanted to give everyone an update. I was scheduled for surgery today because they found more cancer in my shoulder. They thought it was limited to a small nodule in my right shoulder. Upon further review, it's much worse, and the cancer has returned in force in my right shoulder. This is where all the problems have been since this whole thing started almost 2 years ago. So, instead of going into surgery, the surgeon took me into an office and went over some scans, and showed me just how bad the cancer has become. It's in the bones again, and moving throughout my shoulder.

 

His suggestion is a 4 quarter amputation. In layman's terms, that means full amputation of my arm and shoulder. Everything goes. A lot of doctors are going to hold a meeting Friday about this, and I will get the official word on what they want to do next week.

 

However, it's looking like I may be spending my last week or two with my right arm. Not sure how to feel about it just yet. It hasn't had time to digest mentally and emotionally. For now, I'll just hope for the best, but plan for the worst, just in case.

 

So, that's where things stand. Cancer sucks worse and worse every day. If you know a cancer patient, give them a hug or a kiss when you see them. We need that kind of thing from time to time.

 

You've been fighting this for so long... don't give up.  Look at the bright side, you still will have a good arm/shoulder to hold your new wife with.

 

You WILL overcome and beat this.  I have faith in you.  Don't give up!

 

Prosthetics have come a long way so I'm sure that you will still have a good quality of life.  You can do this.  Stay as positive as you can and be strong.

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