Home Sweet Home!

We arrived back home in Dallas after 4 productive days in Houston at MD Anderson. There, we met with our team of doctors, did lots of blood work, a more comprehensive CT scan, plus had meetings with Integrated Medicine and Genetic Counseling. We were all impressed with the level of care we received and feel more confident than ever that we have an outstanding team to help beat this alien within!

Thursday we met with the doctor to review the results of Michele’s updated CT scan. The good news (a big win!) is that the cancer had not spread beyond the pancreas and liver to the lungs or any other organs, as is often the case with pancreatic cancer. However, there are more cancer cells in the liver than were originally detected. But the liver is a tough, regenerative organ which will allow us to be aggressive with treatment.

After lengthy discussions with the doctor and Team Michele, we have honed in on a list of clinical trials available here in Dallas that Michele might qualify for. We have an appointment at UT Southwestern on Tuesday to see if Michele can get into one of their trials. There are a few other clinical trial options we are exploring, but regardless, we want to start chemotherapy as soon as possible next week.

Additionally, there is a lot of amazing work being done with genetics and pancreatic cancer. We have to wait a few weeks for the genetic test results but if determined to be genetic, that might qualify Michele for additional, even more targeted clinical trials.

Word had spread throughout MD Anderson how healthy Michele has been and still is, which will allow us to be aggressive with treatment.

Now that Michele’s hair has finally stopped frizzing from the Houston humidity, we are home resting and getting ready for next week. Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, flowers, and even trees! We have rallied the troops, developed our preliminary strategy and will now get ready to attack!

Together, we can accomplish anything. #BeatPC

Love,
The Weismanns

Scott & Michele

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Houston Skyline
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Kevyn enjoying the free Popcorn at MD Anderson
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