Update on dad,AKA Solo1...

[MAD6Gun]

 For those that don't know dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer father's day weekend. They were unsuccessful in putting in a Stent between his pancreas and the liver. To restricted. He went home to his apartment. Since being released he has had several appointments. On July 1st we met with the doctors and nurses at the Parkview cancer institute to discuss potential treatments and where to go from here. Chemo is out of the question. The only treatment he might be eligible for is immuno therapy but only if his cancer is of the correct molecular structure.

  We met with at least nine people that day. Everyone was fantastic. He was assigned a nurse "navigator" that will be there for any needs he might have. Anyone in the family can call her for questions or requests. They have since done a procedure to remove an infection that might make it easier to install the Stent in the future. Since then he has some weakness so he has moved in with me and my wife Twila. Twila worked as a nurses aid in a nursing home so she has the skills to take care of him. So for the time being he will stay with us. He is hoping to go back home but we will see how he does. If anyone wants to come see him drop me a line and I will make the arrangements.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Wishing him the best I was following him on Facebook.

[Pappy!]

We have a few on here that I would classify as amazing. Your Dad is one of those!
Best wishes and prayers heading his way.

[thedon]

Prayers from Wisconsin

[old2soon]

        PRAYERS up from the Missouri Ozarks V I A Northern Illinois.  Thanks for the update Mark.  Tell your Dad-Wayne-I said howdy howdy. RIDE SAFE.

[Big Rick]

Ive not met either of you, but I see you both posting on here.
You and your Dad are both in my prayers....hope things get better for your Dad

[Serk]

He, and your whole family, are and will remain in our thoughts. I'm hoping for the best, and if the worst it is to be, hoping it is as peaceful as possible.

[98valk]

will continued to keep your dad and family in our prayers.

[baird4444]

Hoping for the best and sending all the positive crap I
can from the Western Slope...
    - Mike

[DDT (12)]

Mark,

Thanks for keeping is updated... Wayne is a special person to all of us, and we're all hungry for some good news... Things don't look the way we'd like for them to, but there does seem to be some positive things in your post, so... We'll hang onto that for now... Again, thanks.

DDT

[Black Dog]

Mark,

Good on you and Twila, for taking him in...  He will be much more comfortable with this type of care.

Say hello from me, and stay strong 

Black Dog

[Thunderbolt]

Here's hoping there is good news in yours and your Dad's future.

[shortleg]

    First thing is you both have my prayers.
Next is needless to say is he is lucky to have such careing support.
   Keep this  family informed about his health..

[larue]

Wishing you and the family the best out come and strength through these tough times

[Doc Moose]

Mark,

Best wishes for Wayne and we'll pray for the best of results for him.

DocM

[Ratdog]

Thank you for the update, Mark.  Prayers going up on behalf of Wayne.  Fight hard.  Sounds like he's in good hands.  Blessings to ya for your efforts.  

[John Schmidt]

Mark, it was a pleasure to spend a few hours chatting with your dad. Like the rest, I hope for the best outcome for him. I saw how you and Twila helped him while I was there, strength to you both during these times. Give my best to your dad.

John

[fudgie]

When we get back from vacation, Ill make time to run up and see him.

[Karen]

Mark, thanks for the update, knew he would be well taken care of by the family. Love you all.

[98 T]

Please let your dad know he continues to be in our prayers.

I'm glad he is going to stay with you - 

Hoping for the best ...

Loth

[Dave Ritsema]

Please give him our best as well, all of you are in our prayers.

[rainman]

Best of luck and wishes and prayer your Father and your family.

[gordonv]

Prayers from me too. All the best for your dad and best for the family.

[Rio Wil]

From reading his posts, I gathered he is an 'all around good guy.'  I wish him all the best!

[RainMaker]

We need to also be sending our prayers out to Mark, Twila and Chris as they go though this difficult time with Wayne.  It's gotta' be hard for them and any prayers you send their way for strength would probably be appreciated.

[MAD6Gun]

 Night before last we had to call an ambulance for dad abut midnight. He had extreme pain in his back. My brother Chris and I followed  the ambulance to the hospital. They treated him for the pain with fentanyl witch worked untill 3am. They gave him another dose which didn't work. Took two doses of deloted to take care of it. By then though dad was out of it. Couldn't understand anything he was saying. They did another abdominal CT and we where told of the results. The tumor on his pancreas has grown from 2x2 inches to 3.6x2.8 inches. It has grown over an inch and a half since father's day weekend. It's fast. It has also spread to his liver to which it is riddled with it. I spoke to his nurse this morning. He is doing much better and is being released today with a RX for pain at home.  We will pick him up this afternoon in time for a meeting with the palliative care nurse at 330. We should know more then.

[Serk]

Thanks for the update, hate to hear how quickly it's going and even worse the break-through pain. Stay on top of 'em to keep him comfortable, I don't think getting addicted to pain killers is a real concern for him at this point... 

[bassman]

Wishing Wayne the very best for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

[Wizzard]

Very difficult times. Prayers with you all.

[HayHauler]

So sorry to hear this Mark.  Wayne, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. 
God Bless.

Hay
Jimmyt

[MAD6Gun]

 If there are any VRCC brothers or sisters that would like to visit dad. NOW would be the time. We have called in the "comfort care" team to help us care for him. It's getting harder for him to get around. Fortunately he won't have to go to anymore appointments since they will come here.  I will keep you all posted. Thanks for the continued prayers and concerns....

[f6john]

Been keeping my eye on this thread as I never met your dad but I have experienced this in both my family and my wife's family. A tough but cherished time for all of you. I know you dad appreciates all the love and care you guys have showered him with. Best wishes for everyone involved.

[Bighead]

Prayers continue for Wayne. He has lived a full life that anyone of us could be gealous of.

[hubcapsc]

He allowed me to use his Korean dragon for the SC VRCC site...



The story that goes along with the dragon and the zippo that
it is engraved on is one of the great ones...

-Mike

[Serk]

...I'm a lesser man for having never met him in person.....

....but I am a better man for having gotten to know him through here.....

[Oss]

Godspeed Wayne

You continue to set a wonderful example of a life well lived

Prayers continue from ny

[scooperhsd]

...I'm am a lesser man for having never met him in person.....

....but I am a better man for having gotten to know him through here.....

Yes, I agree.

[Disco]

...I'm am a lesser man for having never met him in person.....

....but I am a better man for having gotten to know him through here.....

Well-said, Brian.  Me too.  Godspeed, Wayne.

[Dave Ritsema]

Continued prayers for a pain free journey. Certainly a life well lived and an example to all.

[RainMaker]

Very honored to have met Wayne in Bellaire, MI Inzane.  Thanks to Twila and Mark for their care of their dad during this difficult time.