Lisa is currently at St. John's in Springfield, ready to begin chemo treatment. She has cancer in her Peritoneum (lining of the inner wall of abdomen, which covers the uterus, bladder, and rectum). When she was first diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer back in 2010, the cancer has metastasized to her Peritoneum, thus the diagnosis as "reoccuring". Her doctor at Mayo, along with her local doctor, agreed that she needed to do the same chemo regimen as before. After this first treatment (she will be in hospital 4 days), they will see how she handles the treatment, and then decide the best plan as far as continuing the same dosage w/ stay in hospital or doing an office treatment or home treatment with a chemo pump.
There is no mass in Pancrease or anywhere else, and the cancer seems to be contained in the peritoneum.--so that is a positive thing! Surgery is not an option at this point.
Please continue to pray for Lisa. Pray that God gives her the strength and courage to tackle this again.
Lisa Stockam King was recently diagnoised with Pancreatic Cancer. Lisa is a FIGHTER and needs YOUR help!
Thank you for the update. I have a special interest in the stories of cancer patients. Lisa is strong and I know she can beat it back again!
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