Hi friends and family,
First of all, I just want to thank you all for your love, support and care for us. As most of you know, Chris (my Chrissy) was diagnosed with testicular cancer last Thursday, May 10th, after discovering a painless but enlarged testicle. The diagnosis was found after an ultrasound showed a large solid mass in one testicle and blood results confirmed at least one of the three tumor markers was elevated.
We have done research and talked with doctors who have informed us that testicular cancer is one of the most effectively treatable cancers (if found early) and also one of the most common cancers occurring in Caucasian men between the ages of 20-39. With the odds on our side, we begin our journey/battle with the big C.
As of now, Chris is scheduled for a CT scan of his chest, abdomen and pelvis tomorrow to check if the cancer has spread. We have read that testicular cancer progresses in a very predictable pattern, so we are hoping for clear and positive results from this scan.
Next, he is scheduled for an orchiectomy surgery on Friday, May 25th. This is needed to remove the tumor and also to perform a biopsy to determine what subtype of cancer it is and thus, what appropriate treatment (radiation, chemo, more surgery) is needed.
Many of you have asked what you can do to help. Thank you for this! For now, please just send some prayers, good thoughts and wishes out into the universe for Chris. We are going to get through this.
“Knowledge is power, community is strength and positive attitude is everything”
― Lance Armstrong
Love & Thanks,
Lainey
Alright brother,
ReplyDeleteRemember that part in Lance's book when he looks over at the guy next to him, and before he pulls about 20 bike lengths on him he say's, "keep up!".... Well... thats the mindset here. Stay positive, stay in the gym, keep bumping in the block, work your cases, go shoot shit, go fishing,live your life the way you have been. Don't change a thing, and when you beat this disease and emerge from the arena victorious it will just be another notch on your belt of accomplishments. EASE YOUR MIND EASE YOUR SOUL!!! Talk to you soon man.
After all this, we will go grab some drinks by the balls chrissy! Love both of you!!!
ReplyDeletestay strong!
Chris, I know you got this and will come out victorious. Sending prayers and positive vibes your way. I love and miss ya and if theres anything I can do for you I'm just a buzz away. Hope to catch up soon, stay strong brother.
ReplyDeleteChris, my prayers are with you buddy. I know you'll get through these difficult times and be even stronger because of them. Don't let this get in your way of some beach v-ball this summer. Hope to talk to you soon my dude.
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ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear... know that everyone back here in Cali is thinking about you guys and hope that everything will turn out just fine! We miss you and love you!
-Cuzzo Haley <3
Sending prayers and love your way! Chris, though we've never met...I've known Laina a very long time...and anyone important to her must be awesome. Sending you good vibes and lots of love from Cali.
ReplyDeleteChris- My thoughts are with you. If anybody can beat this you can. Tennis, volleyball hope to see you soon man stay strong
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