Walking by Faith for Cade

On 13 March Cade had a good appointment with the doctors. They feel positive about Cade’s prognosis and the cancer in his thyroid gland.

The plan is to do surgery to remove everything in his neck. There is some risk because the cancer is close to the nerves that control his vocal cords. They will try to save the nerve, but if the cancer is attached they may have to remove it. This could affect his voice. There is also a big risk that it could affect his ability to swallow, which could mean he might need extra support like a feeding tube.

After surgery he will receive radioactive iodine treatment. They will start with one session and then do tests to see how well his body responds. Many people respond well to this treatment, and the hope is that it will also help clear the cancer in his lungs.

He has also been referred to a spinal specialist regarding the cancer in his back, as they are still deciding on the best treatment for that. We will need to wait to hear from that specialist.

The surgery is expected to happen in about 6weeks, although it could be anywhere between 6 and 12 weeks. They will try to get him in as soon as possible.

Thank you to everyone for the love, prayers, and support. It truly means so much to us during this time.