We all had a long day of meeting with doctors and receiving loads of information.
Jordon will be checking in on Friday at 9:30. He will then go into surgery to have a port placed. This is a titanium port that sits under the skin that feeds into a main vein. He will have this port until he is completely done with treatment. This allows them access for chemotherapy, IV fluids and blood draws without always having to start IV's.
Then the process begins. He will start his chemotherapy that day and will stay at Phoenix Children's Hospital until Monday or Tuesday depending on how he is feeling. He won't be feeling well for a few days after the chemo but they seem to be really proactive with medications and monitoring in order to keep him feeling as well as possible and healthy throughout his treatment.
His chemo consists of three different drugs that he will get over the coarse of his stay each time he gets admitted. He has asked a hundred times, just be sure I guess but yes, he will lose his hair. Luckily its just in time for some colder weather and he has an excuse to wear beanies. He says he's not scared just anxious to get it started and beat this thing!
On a side note, we also met with the doctor for sperm banking today. Chemotherapy has a 50/50 chance of making him sterile so we are trying to do all we can to help ensure he has a back-up plan in the future if needed. We are selling the rubber cancer bracelets for a $5 dollar donation in order to try and help with those costs that will be incurred yearly for storage, hospital stays, etc... The bracelets say Jordon's Fight on them.
If you would like a bracelet or are able to make any donation please let one of us know.
We will let you all know how Friday goes and he seems to be in good spirits about it all, so please continue with all the awesome support and prayers- it is greatly appreciated.
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Hey JPizzle,
Just your mom wanting to let you know how proud I am of you and how much I love you. God has so many plans for you here on earth He has just hit you with a little road bump, but being the strong amazing young man that you are you will overcome this and one day give your old mom some grand kids! XO XO XO
Hey Jordan,
"BELIEVE" If you think you are beaten you are; If you think you dare not, you don't; If you want to win but think you can't Its almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose you're lost; For out in the world we find Success begins with a persons will; It's all in the state of mind. Life's battles don't always go to the stronger and faster person, But sooner or later the person who wins Is the person who thinks he/she can... author unknown
Be strong Buddy and we are praying that you are up and running (especially soccer) really soon. Lots of Love, Troy, Debbie, Dalton & Devin Ries xo
Tomorrow's the first of your battle son. We know you will beat this and you will be so strong throughout this journey. You are an amazing person and loved by so many- we are all here to support you. Keep your chin up. We are with you every step of the way. We love you more than words can say.
Dad and Mom
hEY MY name is Alex and I work in admitting for OB down at chandler regional hospital. I happened to see your bracelet flyer here at labor and delivery. I just wanted to say I know EXACTLY what you are going through. When I was 15 I was diagnosed with the same thing. Just finding out was hard enough because we had to go through all these doctors visits and tests, and to find out that I was stage 4! Yeah pretty heavy stuff for a teenage boy.! I was treated at Phoenix Childrens Hospital as well! As you probably already know it is an amazing hospital! My Oncologist was Dr Etzl. All of the staff was amazing and I owe my life to all of them. Wanted to tell you to stay positive!! I know its hard when you have nausea all day and you are so weak for anything. I do believe that God was just testing me. I KNOW you are going to be okay, IF I CAN DO IT < YOU CAN DO IT!! If you ever have any questions or just want to talk to someone that has been through it you can email me @ bassboomer217@yahoo.com. AGAIN, stay positive, try not to push the people you love away. Its kind of easy to do that when you feel alone in this fight, but you have your family and friends to fight with you!!!
God Bless,
Alex Jauregui
Hey Jordon,
My name is Alex and I work in admitting down in the OB department at Chandler Regional Hospital. I happened to see your bracelet flyer at Labor and Delivery. I just want to tell you I know EXACTLY what you are going through! I had Testicular Cancer Stage four myself. I had tumors up on my lungs. Yeah, that is pretty heavy stuff for a 15 year old boy!! I was treated at Phoenix Childrens Hospital as well! As you probably already know, that hospital is amazing!! My oncologist was Dr. Etzl and the rest of the staff was amazing! I owe my life to each and every one of them. I wanted to tell you to stay positive!! Now I know its hard when you have nausea 24/7 and are to weak to do anything most of the time! But You just have to stay positive though. It makes a big difference, believe me! What I did was watch alot of comedy movies and stand ups to help me. Just think of this as a test from God. He loves you and this will make you stronger. Also I wanted to tell you to try not to push the people you love away. It is pretty easy to do that when you feel alone in this fight. Just know that you have your family and friends there fighting with you every step of the way. I KNOW you are going to be okay, Because if I can do it, YOU can too! IF you ever have any questions or just want to talk to someone that knows what you are going through then you can email me at bassboomer217@yahoo.com .
God Bless,
Alex Jauregui
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