The biopsy revealed that the liver tumors are moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma. This finding does not completely make known the source of the cancer. It does rule out several sources - it is NOT prostate cancer or pancreatic cancer.
Biopsy results indicate that the cancer is cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer, BDC), stomach cancer, or esophagus cancer. The doctor believes that it is bile duct cancer. The treatment options are generally the same for any of these three cancers.
The cancer is metastatic with tumors present in the liver as well as other areas. The treatment will not be curative but palliative, with one chemotherapy drug available. It will generally be given weekly for 2-3 weeks, with one week off.
An upper endoscopy has been recommended and will be done in the next few days. This procedure will be scheduled with a gastroenterologist.
Also, there is a fluid build-up in the abdomen. The doctor will schedule a procedure to drain that fluid. She feels that removing the fluid will quickly help with the overall comfort level. This procedure will be scheduled at Presbyterian Hospital Plano within the next few days.
There is a follow-up appointment in one week with the oncologist. She will finalize (and perhaps begin) the treatment regimen.
We continue to covet your prayers and we know that God is in control.
James and Marion Bond.
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Bond,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that Mr. Bond is so sick. I have been praying for Mr. Bond, the doctors that lead you through this journey, and of course you Mrs. Bond and all the kids and grandkids. I know God is in control, but right now my human side wants to cry out to Him to tell Him He has the wrong one for this journey. And then, I go back to God is in control.
Know that I am praying for each of you daily---Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Love you,
Tawnia King