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3/31/25
The port is now installed—an important first step. I’m resting while it heals, before chemo starts. Tomorrow is the last endoscopy and then I’ll discuss prognosis details with my primary physician, before the plan is communicated with the oncologist for a treatment schedule to be made. I’ll share updates once they have been shared with me. I also see the surgeon Thursday, to schedule surgery and get more details in that regard.

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03/20/25
The oncologist has confirmed that the cancer is stage 3. They will start chemo in two weeks after the port is put in and the last ultrasound is done and may talk about putting in a feeding tube by the surgeon. The chemo will be for eight weeks and then the surgery, which will be 2 to 3 months recovery and then another eight weeks of chemo after that. He went through all the side effects of the chemo, which is, understandably, scary. So I’m praying to God that he will give me knowledge and direction and the strength to walk through this with Grace. I know I will need to ask for help and I’m not very good at that but I know I have family and friends here as well as all over the country to help me walk through this. -Mike