Our family has just been sent through a huge spin and I do not know how to start this off. Due to respect for my parents and their privacy, I will not disclose all details.
My dad, the strongest person I know, has not been feeling very well the last few weeks. After complications with health insurance and contradictory diagnosis given to my dads condition, he finally decided to go to ER on December 11th. Once he was checked into ER, tests were run and the seriousness of the situation was found out. They discovered that he has a few blood clots and a mass was found in the stomach. He was then transferred to a hospital in Kansas City for further testing and treatment.
Once in Kansas City, a lot started happening very quickly over the next day or 2. The doctors and staff at the hospital have been a great deal of help and we are super thankful for everything they have done.
*Further details of my dads situation will not be discussed at this time, thanks for your understanding.
This fundraiser is to help with financial and medical expenses while my dad undergoes further testing and treatment.
~ Neil (Shumba)
*Update 12/15
The doctors have found that Dad has stage 4 stomach cancer and is in need of chemo. He is still in the hospital in Kansas City and will remain there until he is transferred to another hospital closer to home for chemo. My Mum is still staying with him in hospital and my brothers and I have been taking turns driving up to see him.
Thank you everyone for all your prayers, kind words, and support you have been offering. Much love to you all!
~Neil (Shumba)
*Update 5/21
I'm sorry that I have not updated this board in a while. Life got fairly hectic and super busy with work, being home for a short time, then back on the road again.
My Dad has been receiving Chemo treatment for several months now. He was doing really well until a few weeks ago when he developed an allergic reaction to the latest batch of Chemo. They relieved him from treatment for a few weeks and he went back yesterday for his first treatment since the allergic reaction. Unfortunately he had a server reaction to the treatment once again, so they ended up slowing the IV and will try another treatment later this week.
So far, the bloodwork has shown positive results for my Dad, but the doctor has warned us to always be on the lookout. He will continue with treatment and doctor appointments for some time. Even though the treatment was put on hold for a few weeks, he was super relieved to have the Chemo on hold since it is super draining.
We continue to push forward and lift him up in prayers. Thank you everyone who has shown support and asked how he is doing.
~ Neil (Shumba)
