Friday, June 21, 2013

Murphy's Law

Murphy is the name of Walt's cancerous tumor.  I plagiarized something I read about Murphy's Law.  This tumor was discovered after nothing else could possibly go wrong.  Killing it won't make all things right again, but it will make things better.  Hence, Murphy "you are on your way out".
This all started months ago.  Walt had a pain in his chest that prompted the heart doctor to do an angiogram.  Heart looked pretty good, mild narrowing of the arteries but nothing to be concerned with.  It prompted other doctors to get an upper gi.  Results: Mild hiatal hernia, mild acid reflux.  Take antacids and eat mild food.  Still the pain was terrible and getting worse.  Because Walt has good insurance we decided to take matters into our own hands.  We made an appointment with a specialist.  The gastroenterologist ordered an endoscopy (scope down the throat).  Surprise!  Big tumor in his esophagus.  Walt says "I told you there was something wrong."  
The doctor said he took a biopsy but he knows it is cancer.  They won't know what to do until they do further tests to see what is involved.  So back to Medford for a cat scan.  
We haven't heard any results yet, but that's okay with us because we know the plan of action and it won't change no matter what the doctors say.
We have decided to run Murphy out of town with nutrition.  Doing lots of research and have come up with a plan.  We are learning what cancer feeds on; mostly sugar and some proteins. And what can help Walt's immune system beat that cancer up.  At this time he doesn't plan on surgery or chemo or radiation.  
We found out on Monday and today is Friday.  Walt is not eating any sugar and very few carbs.  We have lots of experimenting to do, but if anyone has a doubt that what you eat doesn't affect your insides here's some proof.  Walt is an insulin dependent diabetic.  He checks his blood sugar often during a day and adjusts his insulin accordingly.  He has needed no insulin for 2 days because his blood sugar is perfect. 
Just heard from the GI doctor.  He says Murphy is adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer. The most common cancer.  He says that Murphy has a friend in the right lung.  He can't tell where it started or if they are independent or if one metastasized.  They won't even consider surgery, but that's okay because we wouldn't either.  
This is all very bad, sad news and I am sorry to be the bearer.  We will be seeing our primary care doctor on Monday and the pulmonary doctor on the first.    This will be our means of communication for now.  I will post updates as much as possible.  
We ask that you please give us the best support that you possibly can and that would be prayer.    
We have not made it this far with Walt's health issues without help from our god, Jehovah.  
Thank you all.    

5 comments:

  1. This is such a good way to let everyone know what is going on! You're going down Murphy, and your little friend too!

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  2. Thank you for including us. We will check back often. Can we visit? Should we call first? You know we will pray for ya'll. If you need anything, call ANY time. Murphy has overstayed his welcome. I say we evict him!

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  3. Yeah! Evict the little dirtwads! I soooo hope Murphy leaves, Grumpy. Have fun blogging! This was a great idea.

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  4. You're right, this is very sad news. We know that you have faith in Jehovah God and we will be praying with you. We love you Walt!

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    1. Such sad news indeed! You are included in my prayers... kids too. Love you both so much. You have a beautiful and loving caretaker there, Walt. XOXO, Christa
      P.S. Thanks for keeping us in the know with the blog... great idea.
      Mary told me, "Happiness shared is doubled and pain shared is cut in half". There's some truth in that. Keep sharing.

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