July 30th PET Scan Results

The results of Jayson's latest PET Scan on July 30th came back on August 1st.  We are saddened to say that the cancer is progressing despite the new chemotherapy treatment he was undergoing. They found evidence of cancer in upper right femur bone, his left femur bone just above his knee and 3 areas along his spine from the base of his neck to his lower back.  The other areas that had cancer according to his PET Scan this past May showed they were either gone or had not progressed.

Jayson has already undergone radiation therapy.  He was getting daily radiation (M-F) from end of June through July for an area behind his right shoulder and underarm.  The latest PET Scan showed the cancer in this right shoulder area was almost completely gone.  Luckily, Jayson only had a few side-effects from this radiation treatment, mainly fatigue & redness in the area.  Following the discovery of the cancer in his femur bones, a single radiation treatment was quickly done earlier this month to prevent further damage which can make Jayson susceptible to getting a fracture on these bones. He will get another PET Scan in September and we hope that the radiation treatment has helped his femur bones.

His oncologist had consulted with other cancer centers, i.e. St. Jude's Research, UCLA, etc. to see if there are any treatments that can help cure him.  Unfortunately, she couldn't find a center or facility that can help cure Jayson.  They will do their best to keep the cancer contained to the areas where they are now and help minimize any pain or discomfort he may feel. Please continue to pray for him.