On Monday, January 29th, 2024, Cody found out that he was positive in having the CDH1 genetic mutation. This mutation has been linked to several cancers. His mother, who also has this genetic mutation had breast cancer in 2014 that was linked to this mutation.
On Friday, March 15th, 2024, Cody was diagnosed with stomach cancer after having biopsies completed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Below you will find updates on Cody’s progress through his journey with this new diagnosis. Your thoughts and prayers are always welcomed!
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It’s Official – Cody is Cancer FREE!
We have heard from Dr. Kendrick today and the final pathology from the stomach and all of the lymph nodes shows that surgery was a success and they got all of the cancer!! There was no cancer found in any of the lymph nodes and the findings of the stomach were conclusive that the cancer Read more
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A Quick Update
Cody is healing well and is going through the process of learning what he can and cannot eat right now. It is a long process and will take time to try things and learn what his body will reject. Cody has decided to be back at his place in Lindstrom to chill and be with Read more
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Cody Progress Update
Hi all. We are home but wanted to give a quick update on our hospital stay and where we are at with healing and eating. Before we talk about an update – Having a TG or Total Gastrectomy is identified as being a Sea Horse. Sea Horses do not have stomachs. Cody and I are Read more
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Ups & Downs
Cody is still doing well but it has been a long day. He was able to get out of bed a few times (with nurse help) and also took a very small walk. While all this is good and needed to happen to be able to get discharged, it did take a lot out of Read more
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Bright Eyed & Bushy Tailed…Kinda
Cody is awake and doing well!! What a different sight from last night when he was brought into the room. After 7 hours of surgery, he was pretty out of it. Dr. Kendrick came in this morning and the feeling is still that we caught this really early and he is super happy that we Read more
Cody Updates by Mom 