So many of you have asked about Melanie and Kenny.... The concern you have had for them has been amazing. We do have a little information to share that will give you an idea of how things are going. We thought about starting a new blog that would allow all of you to follow their story, but decided to use this blog. We will continue to update this blog. Thank you for sharing with us in this journey....... This is an email sent to us from my mom on December 5th....
Hi Family, Wanted to let you know there is some positive news to report. Kenny had the rod inserted inside his femor bone last Thursday and the surgery went well. The Dr.s say the tumors in his liver have started to shrink and his liver is functioning at 100% now. They tested him for a particular gene he has to have to use a new oral medicine the Dr.s feel very positive about and he tested positive. They plan to start that after his next round of Chemo which will begin a week from today. He has one more radiation treatment tomorrow and they said with this new medicine he may not have to have any more radiation. The struggle now is getting nutrition in him. He’s having a hard time keeping any food down. Nothing tastes good because it all has a metallic taste because of the Chemo and he’s lost 15 pounds but he hasn’t lost any hair yet (that I can see). But hopefully that will get better while he rests and heals this week. Their RS President told Melanie they have 30 people signed up to bring in food and the elders Quorum decorated their house with Christmas lights so their ward is taking great care of them. They have wonderful people all around them. I hope all of you are doing well.Much love, Mom/ Wendy
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