Ok-

Still getting our head around all of this.
I cant believe I’m sending this email…
I think everyone on this list has gotten the latest updates on Dean…
if not-

official biopsy report reads-primary lung cancer

He is collecting all the tests that the oncologist will need to come up with a plan.
bone scan and torso scan are complete.
Monday-tomorrow he is having a brain scan
then on Tuesday a full body PET scan- this is going to be a big one-it will tell us if thee is cancer anywhere else in his body.

We are under the best care with our Primary Care Doc, Kevin Norton. He has made tons of calls and with the help of Tom Nugent, has gotten us moved up for biopsies and had lab results in record time.
He is truly our first angel along this path.

Deans mom Angel- very fitting name-is sorting through all of the oncology recommendations, and along with many others, doing the bulk of our research.
Dean is on Dr. Corey Langer’s schedule for March 9th but looks like well be getting moved up. He’s going to speak w him this week.

Kids know that “dad has some cancer on his lung, and we are working with the doctors to get rid of it”
that there will be alot of tests.
They do not see him as “sick” Probably because he feels ok.

It looks like were going to take the kids away this week thurs-sun-as long as it does not interfere with any opportunities to get in with he oncologist for the first visit.

You are all my front line…my prayers, feeders, kid drivers, researchers, supporters.
We will forge through this and come out the other side, with a clear picture of what really matters in life…that I am sure of.
No doubt this will be a shitty year, but one out of 100 is ok.

I think i’m going to set up a page on a cancer care website so that everyone can check in on him and we can update easily.
It helps organize meals, kid stuff and the like.
SO NOT my style of doing things…but it has proven to be helpful to many others.
I will get the link out as soon as I get it going.
Each of you will stay on my direct email line…for updates-if not by phone as well.

As for now…we have TONS of food coming in- TONS of research going on and TONS of love showering us in every direction.
Deans spirits are good- and the kids are taking this like its an ear infection.
Keep lifting our family up in Prayer..and maybe shoot him an encouraging text every once in a while.

Its tough to return all the phone calls, so bear with us.

We love you ALL SO MUCH!
GAME ON!
Nic