Gus and Kathleen flew to Seattle late last week to see the medical experts at the University of Washington Hospital. Over the weekend they met with family and friends who gathered to give them support.
On Monday and Tuesday Gus met with the Doctors who ran several test. The initial results of the tests were that Gus has a tumor near his pancreas. At this time surgery is not an option due to the tumor almost surrounding a vessel leaving the pancreas. Planned treatment will include chemotherapy and then several weeks of radiation. When the tumor shrinks the doctors will determine if surgery is an option.
Gus and Kathleen flew back to Sheridan Montana in a private plane flown by a fellow rancher yesterday afternoon.
Today Kathleen emailed me to let us know that they had made it home. Kathleen said "We arrived totally uneventful about 5:30 yesterday. The flight was incredibly beautiful. The Bozeman oncology department has already called us (by 9:30 this morning they had called). We have our meeting with the medical oncologist this coming Wednesday at 2:20 and then we will meet with the radiology department. Gus was sick during the night with pain in the stomach. Today he is exhausted. He didn't get up until 8:45 and he is headed back to bed as soon as he can. I am at work as you probably guessed."
This blog will be managed by me, Ed Bartley, and Kathleen will be sending me updates as time allows. Kathleen will view any comments and respond as time allows.
Please keep Gus (and Kathleen and family) in your prayers. This battle has just begun.
Check back often to view the latest update on how Gus is doing.
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Ed Bartley
edbartley@comcast.net
1 comment:
I just had a telephone conversation with Gus this morning...it is always a pleasure to hear from Gus...especially during such hard times. Gus is very dear to me. I have had the pleasure of knowing Gus for 50 years and he has been in my heart ever since. I consider myself very fortunate to have a friend that has always had a place in his heart for me. I want to thank all of his friends and family for providing such great support to Gus, Kathleen and the family. As we know, they are independent people but have always extended a hand to those in need. My wife, Jerry,and I send Gus, Kathleen and the family our love and prays. Remember God is with you, Gus and Kathleen. I know Gus will do his part to fight the battle. Jerry and I hope to see you on the 2nd of August...Love, The Coopers, Gary and Jerry
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