[Family] the Dwyer saga

[sheri stern]

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On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 10:13 AM Rosalie Dwyer via Family <
family at lists.smuckleinstern.com> wrote:

> "In our continuing saga, we find our hero....."
> Good morning all. Just a brief update. We went to Bangor last week for a
> biopsy on Jim's lung nodule. It was found to be another metastasis from his
> esophageal cancer, as was his brain cancer. The initial plan was to zap it
> with radiation and move on. However, as it worked out (My dad used to say,
> "the best laid men...") there are 4 nodules, not 1. With that being the
> case, we are going to have to go the chemo route instead to get a systemic
> treatment. Depending on what the insurance company ok's, the option may
> have to be a Folfox pump which has miserable side effects. The other
> (better) option is Cyramza combined with Abraxane. In either case, Jim will
> start infusions next Wednesday.
> Jim will still be teaching 2 virtually-presented classes at UMPI next
> semester. He is just finishing his 2 Fall semester classes. They give him
> something else to concentrate on. He's making good progress in PT/OT. He's
> using a walker at home and a wheelchair out and about, but is using a cane
> in therapy.
> I'm working from home, so I'm available 24/7.
> OK, you can go back to whatever you were doing, The story is "to be
> continued". Peace folks!
> Rosalie
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