Speaking of busy lives, our schedules unfortunately got a lot busier last week when we learned that Bryan was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. We have already gotten 2 opinions from different Oncologists and chose one, Dr. Rizvi, to proceed with. Bryan has a busy week ahead as we take the final steps in determining what stage he is so that we can prepare for treatment.
Tuesday, 4/19: Bryan will have a PET scan
Wednesday, 4/20: Bryan will have a Bone Marrow Biopsy and they will also install a Port for his Chemotherapy.
He will also be meeting with a Cardiologist sometime this week. After these appointments, we will return to the Oncologist for a follow up visit on Monday, 4/25. At that time, we hope to learn what stage the cancer is & what his treatment plan will be exactly. We have already been assured that he will have a combination of Chemotherapy & Radiation. From a minimum standpoint, he will have 4 cycles of Chemotherapy (all day for twice a month, totalling 4 months) followed by 4-6 weeks of Radiation every day.
It has been an emotional 2 weeks for us, but we are blessed to be surrounded by a great support system of family & friends. We appreciate all of your prayers during this difficult time and we look forward to updating you with positive news as Bryan begins his treatment.
Bryan and Shaye,
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you as you journey. We love you!
Jeff and Kathy
Thanks for inviting me to follow your blog.I check Natalie's everyday and love the pics of the boys. I have watched you grow from little softball player to high school cheerleader to beautiful young lady. Rest assured we will be praying for you and Bryan everday. We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see we'll get the Dodson dish now! Praying for a speedy recovery, Bryan!
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ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read of this news. We pray for a very speedy and fairly easy treatment for Bryan. We love you all!
~pieper
Well, good grief, Shaye-bell! I'm SO sorry. LOTS of prayers headed your way.
ReplyDeleteBryan-keep smiling. Positive thoughts and prayers to you guys through this Shaye-thanks so much for doing this. I've heard a lot about you. Bryan and I worked together when I was @TMP and he was @yahoo. I'm a longhorn too.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying that the Lord will wrap his healing hands around you both. Love, Louis and Dianna
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for keeping us posted. You both are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm officially becoming a Dodson Dairy Stalker! :) xoxo, Kristin, Randy & Tatum Olsen
ReplyDeleteHi you two - lots of love from the Freers! Bryan, we have so much hope for you and tons of faith that your zest for life will be no match for this. We'll be checking in often.
ReplyDeleteSweet friends, our prayers are with you. Love, Josh and Whitney
ReplyDeleteI love you both so, so, so, so much!!! Soooooooo much! I really need you guys to be closer because I really need to give each of you a hug the size of Guam! How precious you both are! I am covering you both in prayer: praying for quick healing and that Bryan's treatments go well. Remain strong and brave, my dearest friends! The Lord is your shepherd, and He has great plans for you: "plans to prosper you, give you hope and a future." Lean on us and Him during this bump in the road. We'll get you through it!! Look forward to partying with you soon!!!! Hugs! Mwah!!!! Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteShaye,
ReplyDeleteI am a high school friend of Bryan and I just happened upon your blog today. I wanted to tell you that we are praying at this moment for Bryan and you. I have a close friend who has just battled this same thing with her husband. She has a blog that you may find encouraging. Their journey started in Nov. 2009. The blog is thesals.blogspot.com
Thank you for your courage to share this!
~Brooke (McCord) Woods
Shaye,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about the difficult journey you and Bryan are about to face but I know you are both surrounded by so many wonderful people that will keep you wrapped in prayer and help you through this!
Your blog design is adorable...I would expect nothing less from you! :-) I look forward to keeping in touch via the blog world and hope to read many wonderful stories about God's healing power during the next few months!!
prayerful! can't imagine how difficult this is for you guys, but our hearts are with you and, even better, our God - the ultimate healer & miracle worker is on your side. shaye, you and your family already know this better than most! praying for healing & God's best for you!
ReplyDeleteHello, Shaye.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Tressa and I am a good friend of Bryan's mom, Sherry. Even though I haven't actuall met you yet, I love Sherry, which means I love her family too! So glad you are willing to share your blog so we can provide you support, encouragement, and most of all our prayers! It's difficult to know at the time why we must go through certain things, but our God is good and will see you through. God bless you both and love all your pictures!
I've been praying ever since Bryan's mom, Sherry, called me. I'm Patty (Wilson) Busby, Sherry's cousin and I've asked many of my friends to join me in praying for Bryan, Shaye, and the entire family. God is bigger than this. I trust and believe that with my whole heart.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you created this blog, so that we can follow along with you and Bryan on this journey. We are praying for you and Bryan. We love you both!!!
ReplyDeleteBryan, I am glad we got to talk today. We will be praying for both of you guys! Keep those horns held up high!
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