It’s officially scheduled, the last day of Kelly’s full-time status at the clinic in AZ has come.

After 8 weeks of treatment, Monday through Friday, Kelly’s time at An Oasis of Healing is coming to a close and he gets to prepare for heading home to MT.

We are SO incredibly thankful for the staff and team at An Oasis of Healing that has made this incredibly difficult experience a delight in so many ways!

Start date was January 8th and end date is March 1st.

We’re so thankful!!!

Healthcare providers use implanted ports to give IV treatments and blood transfusions directly into a vein. A port also allows easy access to a vein for blood draws. People with cancer, severe infections, kidney failure and IBD may need implanted ports. With the device, you need fewer needle sticks for certain treatments, like chemotherapy. Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21701-implanted-port

Update: 12/13/23 Evening

Everything went according to plan. Port is in place, no complications. Quick and relatively easy. Just a day of rest following the procedure and a tired family after a very early night (out the door at 5:15 as a family of 5).

What is a PET Scan?

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that can help reveal the metabolic or biochemical function of your tissues and organs.

Cancer cells show up as bright spots on PET scans because they have a higher metabolic rate than do typical cells. PET scans may be useful in:

• Detecting cancer.

• Revealing whether your cancer has spread.

• Checking whether a cancer treatment is working.

• Finding a cancer recurrence.