Back in April, classmate Will "Kaz" Kassulke, informed several of us that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer last December. He commented at that time that "the chemo seems to be successful in slowing any dramatic advancement. The treatments, however, drain me of much of my energy."
This past week, Kaz informed me of his current situation (and gave me permission to pass this information along to the Class of '59 via this means). Kaz writes:
"Yesterday [July 9] I had a new stent put in my bile duct because the one they put in 7 months ago was having blockage. They had told us when they put the first one in that it may only last one to six months. Since several recent cat scans showed that my tumors were shrinking, the doctor who did the procedure told me afterwards, 'See you in another six or seven months'. Really more energy is coming back and my afternoon naps are becoming shorter. Also I am now able to walk the hills in our subdivision in the morning instead of just walking a few level streets. This all makes for some good news that I felt I had to share with you. Many, many thanks for all your prayers and well wishes in our behalf!"
Praise God for God's goodness to our brother. You may contact "Kaz" by clicking on his name in the first paragraph.
Was with Will and Carolyn earlier today. Although they have plenty on their plates, they helped raise $2,700--enough to provide 8,700 meals for Dominican kids and enough to treat 700 Ugandan kids for intestinal parasites. All taking place in at a small town parish. Downright heartwarming and encouraging.
ReplyDeleteRudy Schaser