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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Almost done with Surgery
We just got notice that Cody’s surgery is now closing up. We are very thankful and extremely tired as the surgery has lasted 6.5 hours and they are not quite done. We are hoping that Cody will be getting to the room within the next hour or two. The main surgeon, Dr. Kendrick, stopped in Read more
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It’s Surgery Time…
Welp, we are at that time for surgery. Cody is scheduled to be at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester at 9AM tomorrow. While we are all excited to get this cancer out of Cody, we are all VERY nervous, scared, terrified and anxious. Jim, Cody and I are in the car driving to Rochester to Read more
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A Plan is Made
Today we met with Dr. Kendrick and his staff. While it was good to see him after 9 years, I would have preferred just a bump into him in a restaurant instead of Cody’s cancer. He did, however, give us his thoughts on the diagnosis, cure options and chances and a start of a plan. Read more
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Next Step – Meet with Surgeon
Next Wednesday, April 3rd, we will be meeting with the surgeon at Mayo. Dr. Kendrick was the surgeon that performed my Total Gastrectomy 9 years ago and we are very happy to be able to get on his schedule next week. We hope to understand his direction on next steps with surgery and timing. We Read more
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CT Scan – Good News
Updates from blood work & CT scan. On 3/21/2024, Cody had blood work done and a full CT scan of the Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis. Great news! There is no sign of any metastatic cancers in his other organs. Doctors note was that there is nothing of concern on any of his scans! Read more
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Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
Post was originally shared on FB on 3/16 Some of the hardest words I have heard are “Your biopsy came back, and you have cancer”. I can attest to the fact that it is harder to hear “Mom, my biopsy came back, and I have cancer.” My son, Cody, has stomach cancer. This is the Read more
Cody Updates by Mom 