Dad has fluid again, so it is on to the next step. Tomorrow, he's scheduled to have a procedure to place a catheter into the area where the fluid is gathering. It's a fairly simple process and they'll keep him under observation for a couple of hours before sending him home. A nurse will then come to the house a few times a week to drain any accumulated fluid.
As to why this is happening...well, the tests came back and it is definitely related to the cancer. This is one of those good news/bad news things. The good news: it isn't a new issue, like his heart or kidneys. Woo-hoo! The bad news: it means that they will most likely need to actively treat the cancer. But the one-week break was great while it lasted! Next week, he'll consult with the oncologist to review his options. It may be a different chemo regimen, or another treatment method such as immunotherapy. Either way, that's next week's problem.
Please pray for Dad tomorrow as he undergoes this procedure, and for the doctors as they perform it. Also, please hold up Mom as she supports Dad through this. Thanks again for your care and faithfulness, and we'll be sure to keep you updated.
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