Short Executive Status (Summary) -- Blog is below
Active Tumors:
» 5+ liver tumors -- largest is 7 cm by 5.2 cm (70 x 52 mm), Gold tracers inserted Nov 21 for CyberKnife x-ray 3D movement tracking. Thu Dec 1st,2011, CyberKnife planning. Dec 16th, treatment 1/3 done to whole liver. Dec 19th, treatment 2/3 done to whole liver. Dec 21st, treatment 3 failed, couldn't get tracer alignment. Dec 22nd, treatment 2.5/3 done using 2 of 4 tracers. Final 0.5 treatment was to be done Tue Dec 27th. Cancelled due to complications and hospitalization.
» 12 lung tumors -- largest is 8 mm in size (0.8 cm)
» 1 lymph node tumor -- near left renal vein & artery of left kidney (1.4 cm). Nov 14th: Ultrasound done of both kidneys and bladder area, all 3 areas are cancer free.
» 3rd-8th brain tumors -- 6 new brain tumors. Sizes all less than 5mm(0.5cm). Some as small as 2mm(0.2cm). Full brain radiation or CyberKnife TBD in Jan after 2nd MRI to see speed of growth.
Inactive Tumors:
» 2nd brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife Sep 29/2011, 5 mm in size (0.5 cm).
» 1st brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife May/2011, was 20 mm in size (2 cm). Nov 21st, still showing brain tissue swelling, but not active.
» Original Esophogeal Cancer tumor (source of everything) -- Surgically removed June/2010 by 3-field Esophogectomy. Was roughly large egg sized.
[ Note: 2.54 cm = 25.4mm = 1 inch ]
Link to 34 surgery June 2010 pictures and some post surgery shots.
» 5+ liver tumors -- largest is 7 cm by 5.2 cm (70 x 52 mm), Gold tracers inserted Nov 21 for CyberKnife x-ray 3D movement tracking. Thu Dec 1st,2011, CyberKnife planning. Dec 16th, treatment 1/3 done to whole liver. Dec 19th, treatment 2/3 done to whole liver. Dec 21st, treatment 3 failed, couldn't get tracer alignment. Dec 22nd, treatment 2.5/3 done using 2 of 4 tracers. Final 0.5 treatment was to be done Tue Dec 27th. Cancelled due to complications and hospitalization.
» 12 lung tumors -- largest is 8 mm in size (0.8 cm)
» 1 lymph node tumor -- near left renal vein & artery of left kidney (1.4 cm). Nov 14th: Ultrasound done of both kidneys and bladder area, all 3 areas are cancer free.
» 3rd-8th brain tumors -- 6 new brain tumors. Sizes all less than 5mm(0.5cm). Some as small as 2mm(0.2cm). Full brain radiation or CyberKnife TBD in Jan after 2nd MRI to see speed of growth.
Inactive Tumors:
» 2nd brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife Sep 29/2011, 5 mm in size (0.5 cm).
» 1st brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife May/2011, was 20 mm in size (2 cm). Nov 21st, still showing brain tissue swelling, but not active.
» Original Esophogeal Cancer tumor (source of everything) -- Surgically removed June/2010 by 3-field Esophogectomy. Was roughly large egg sized.
[ Note: 2.54 cm = 25.4mm = 1 inch ]
 | 5 pictures included in album | ||
| 2011_11_16, Shane in BIG CHAIR |
Link to 34 surgery June 2010 pictures and some post surgery shots.
Latest Picture
Shane - 2011_11_27, Photo Shoot lighting prep
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Bye, my love.
Shane died at 01:44 am today, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 38 years, beloved husband and loving father. He took his last breaths peacefully. Shane spent his last day surrounded by family. He spent his last hours with people who loved him. I listened to his last couple of breaths with my ear against his chest. It was peaceful. He left his life with grace and dignity, just as he had lived it.
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Love you Shane. Go with God.
ReplyDeleteKaye, you are the bravest and strongest woman I know. You were so generous of your time with Shane, and so patient with all of us. Thank you for giving us all the opportunity to say goodbye and to demonstrate our love for Shane. It meant so much. We can't thank you enough.
...Deb
Kaye, we are so sorry for your loss. Shane was one the world's truly nice guys and will be missed. You both were so brave and strong and so giving of your selves. Our deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss.
ReplyDeleteMark
Kaye, Shane was an amazing example of how to live life and focus on what is important in the face of adversity. Thank you for sharing with us all. I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteLianne
Kaye,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain but I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. My deepest condolences.
Charlene
Kaye.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences.
Elizabeth K.
Kaye, my thoughts are with you and your children. My deepest condolences to you and your family, sorry for you loss.
ReplyDeleteThemi Karolidis
Kaye, youre tribute to Shane is beautiful. My heart breaks for you and your children, while your strength and dignity inspire me. Love to all of you.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Kaye, my deepest condolences. Just thinking, that Shane is longer among us, breaks my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with You and your family. We'll miss Him every day...His warm and shy smile, kindness...R.I.P DEAR FRIEND
ReplyDeleteBarbara
My very deepest condolences to you Kaye, your children and Shane's family. I only had the opportunity to converse with Shane on a few occasions at AMA but found him to be a soft spoken and gentle spirit. Take good care.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy to you and your family. Shane and I were the closest in age as cousins, which makes it so hard for me to believe he is gone. My thoughts are with you and your children in this time of loss. Our family truly appreciated you reaching out to us and keeping us up to date on Shane. I don't know where you found the strength to do so, but you truly inspire me.
ReplyDeletePlease keep in touch and I hope to meet you and your family one day.
Sincerely,
Stacy (Boyce) Young
Moncton,NB