New Update on AuntKay

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

I spoke with AuntKay last night and wanted to give you an update. First off AuntKay wanted me to tell ALL of you that they really appreciate the prayers an well wishes for her and her hubby Chuck.

Well they got the results of the lung biopsy, it is cancer in his lungs. So he has stage 4 liver cancer that has spread to his lungs. His PET scan showed an area that showed up in his small bowel, but he is just recovering from a bad case of C-diff. The Dr felt that may be what's causing that area to look suspicious.

Chuck took the news fairly well, Kay said that he is being positive and will fight to the bitter end. Kay sound like she's holding up alright. While they were there at the treatment center, both Chuck and Kay received massages. Kay can get them for free as long as Chuck is a patient. The therapist set up a regular schedule for a plan to help Kay with her pain issues.

Kay's sister is trying to set up a fundraiser for Chuck. The Dr has prescribes Nexavar (this is a oral chemo) it won't cure Chuck but it will help slow down the growths of the tumor. The problem is that this medication costs $5,000.00 dollars for a 30 day supply. Kay has to pay a copayment of $2,660.00 per month for Chuck to be able to take this medication.

Kay has contacted the drug maker and applied for assistance, still no word back yet. The Cancer Centers of America also have a program for hardship cases. So if the drug company that makes Nexavar denies her request they will try to get it from the Cancer Center of America.

I know Kay is really worried about this as her hubby is on disability, and Kay has been out from work on workers compensation, and they only are paying her 3/4 of her regular wages. She said that it doesn't matter they will get this medication for Chuck. So I hope Kay's sister is able to get this fundraiser set up and they can get some funds that way.

Well, I guess that's all for this update. I speak with Kay often and I will continue to give updates. Please keep Kay, Chuck, and their girls in your prayers.

Hugs,
Barbara

Hi All,

Just wanted to give a quick update on Kay. Her Thanksgiving wasn't as good as she was expecting. She had a lot of "family issues" plus this was her first family holiday without her Dad. He passed away after Christmas last year.

Her hubby's medication co-pay issues hasn't been settled yet, so he hasn't started his meds yet. She did say that he's not having to much pain so he's not having to take pain meds. He has them if he needs them tho. She also said he's eating well and his spirits are good.

Kay is still struggling with foot and wrist pain. Of course her back is still hurting too. She always tells me to thank you for the prayers for them.

I know it's been hard for her, to have had her Dad pass away less than a year ago, and then hearing her hubby has both lung and liver cancer. She's putting up a brave front, but I know deep down she's a wreck.

Please keep Kay and Chuck in your prayers,

Hugs,
Barbara

Thank you for the update!

Sending good wishes and thoughts of peace and well being for all !!

((hugs))

Many many prayers for Chuck and Kay, sure hope they can get that medication.
Barbara, thanks for the updates and prayers for you too!