Update on my Grandpa 9/16/20
@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
Rupert, Idaho
September 16, 2020 7:11pm CST
The results were kind of helpful this time around.
There is a 70% chance he has cancer somewhere hidden caused by an antibody. If not, they'll give him some kind of infusion to reverse the effects of the antibody.
He'll get a petscan soon.
At least we know more now..even though cancer is scary.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
I am sorry too, but we are all relieved the doctors are closer to an answer. I don't think he'll get the infusions if it is cancer...but I guess the pet scan will tell if it is cancer or not.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Sep 20
@MommyOfEli2013 It should. I hope it isn't.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
19 Sep 20
@just4him I hope not too, but the doctor said it's a 70% chance that it is. But he also was thinking it was Parkinson's from the beginning.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
17 Sep 20
Well. At least it's answers. I knowing hearing that word is scary but there is so, so much they can do these days
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
17 Sep 20
@MommyOfEli2013 I know that scar tissue can "hide" things. I don't know if that's his case, but.... that's what happened to my mom. How is he dealing with all of this? Best to everyone it's hard
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
@FayeHazel Oh really? That's good to know. It could, cause I am not sure where the cancer would be. Sorry that happened to your mom. I am not sure how he is dealing with it, he doesn't really complain/talk about it.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
Yes, we are relieved that they have it narrowed down to these 2 things. And that is good to hear. What's most scary is if it's cancer it's hidden and they'll have to go find it.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
Thank you, I appreciate that 
Cancer was never one of the things I thought it could be...however if it is, now they know what to do to try to get him better.
Cancer was never one of the things I thought it could be...however if it is, now they know what to do to try to get him better.1 person likes this
@tammys85 (31417)
• Baltimore, Maryland
17 Sep 20
@MommyOfEli2013 You're welcome. And right, and hopefully he can be treated for it, and recover from it, soon. If you ever need to talk, message me on Twitter or FB (I'm quicker with messages on those). I'm here for you.
And right, and hopefully he can be treated for it, and recover from it, soon. If you ever need to talk, message me on Twitter or FB (I'm quicker with messages on those). I'm here for you. 1 person likes this
@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
@tammys85 There is 30% chance it is not cancer and he'll just need infusions which would be better. Thank you though, I appreciate that - and I will keep that in mind.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
@MommyOfEli2013 We are never ready to hear that diagnosis.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
18 Sep 20
@CarolDM Well we definitely are relieved that they are closer to an answer. We just want to help him get better, if possible.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
18 Sep 20
Yes, that is very true. Even though we never expected this outcome.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
17 Sep 20
I am so sorry will continue praying for him..l
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
Thank you, I am just glad they are on the right path now.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
17 Sep 20
@MommyOfEli2013 I am glad too...
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
@Michellekidwell Of course we don't want it to be cancer....but hopefully he can recover
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
17 Sep 20
I just hope your grandpa doesn't have cancer. Thanks for keeping us posted!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
Well the chance that it is cancer is pretty high. Hopefully if it is they can get it all and he can recover. The other option might be better though if he would just need infusions
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
18 Sep 20
@jvicentevalera It is okay, thank you....and guess we'll just have to wait and see...
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
18 Sep 20
@MommyOfEli2013 I am so sorry to hear that Courtney. Hopefully the docs can get it all as you say.
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@wolfgirl569 (135881)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Sep 20
Its a start at least. Now they have an idea of what to search for.
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@wolfgirl569 (135881)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Sep 20
@MommyOfEli2013 Hopefully it is not. But many types they now have more success controlling.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
@wolfgirl569 It's more likely, but you never know. And yes, that is true
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
Yes getting it narrowed down to these two things is good...even though cancer is a scary word!
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Sep 20
So sorry to hear this. All the best to your grandpa and I will put him in my prayers.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
18 Sep 20
Yes that is for sure. Just waiting for him to get the PET scan to know which it is.
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@LindaOHio (222624)
• United States
17 Sep 20
I'm glad that at least they are getting to the source of the problem. Sending prayers and positive thoughts.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89702)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Sep 20
I am glad as well, that they seem to be certain that it is one of these two things. Thank you
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