This is the update page for Dennis Timmer. Check back often for updates on him and the family. Feel free to post comments,questions or encouragement for the family.
As it stands right now, he has "spots" in his liver which were not there 3 weeks ago and also "spots" in all of his vertebrae (back bones) shown in the CT scan. There is some sort of inflamation around his kidneys that is of concern and some inflamed/enlarged lymph nodes in his chest/lungs as well. I am told there has been changes in these areas as well - there are now more/larger areas. The areas he has are not localized (meaning there does not seem to be one specific place that is worse.) Because of this, it cannot be determined where these "spots" started. From the changes in the CT scans, whatever it is we are dealing with appears to be fast-moving.
The Dr. is telling us that there is a small chance this could be some sort of infection, but he is saying he thinks it is cancer. An oncologist should be meeting with Dennis at some point today. He has liver biopsy is scheduled for Tuesday morning, I am told it takes 2 days to get the results. This biopsy is to confirm that it is indeed cancer we are fighting and to isolate what kind it is so we can plan a course of treatment.
He has severe pain in his lower back and he is on strong pain medications, tylenol (for fever) and aniti-nausea meds. He is at Zeeland Community Hospital and is comfortable. He had a full breakfast this morning and is no longer vomiting. He sounds better and got some sleep last night.
So, that is the beginning in a nutshell. The family welcomes and appreciates all of your good thoughts and prayers.
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