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Becky here, Earthman's wife...As most of you know, Earthman has being contacted by the mothership.
There is no sugar coating this. Brain tumors range from 1-4, Stage 1 showing only in children, and Stage 4 being the most malignant. Earthman has been diagnosed with a Stage 4 brain tumor. The neurosurgeon does not recommend surgery, because the risk is too high. The tumor, which is called a GBM brain tumor, is located in the brain stem which affects speech and motor skills. This area is commonly referred to as the relay station of the brain. Due to this location, his condition is inoperable. There is no cure only the ability to reduce the size of the tumor. Earthman will be having a biopsy on Thursday, September 8th to determine the exact type and properly prepare for the next step of the process.
At this time the oncologist is recommending chemo and radiation for six weeks. This will be started two weeks after the biopsy, so that he has time to recover from the surgery.
Due to the nature of Earthman's condition, he will be unable to work. This change in income has put an added stress on us. Any money raised will go towards his medical bills and to help him do the things he wants - going to concerts, traveling.
Any help is GREATLY appreciated. I just want him to have the best.
Love,
Becky
There is no sugar coating this. Brain tumors range from 1-4, Stage 1 showing only in children, and Stage 4 being the most malignant. Earthman has been diagnosed with a Stage 4 brain tumor. The neurosurgeon does not recommend surgery, because the risk is too high. The tumor, which is called a GBM brain tumor, is located in the brain stem which affects speech and motor skills. This area is commonly referred to as the relay station of the brain. Due to this location, his condition is inoperable. There is no cure only the ability to reduce the size of the tumor. Earthman will be having a biopsy on Thursday, September 8th to determine the exact type and properly prepare for the next step of the process.
At this time the oncologist is recommending chemo and radiation for six weeks. This will be started two weeks after the biopsy, so that he has time to recover from the surgery.
Due to the nature of Earthman's condition, he will be unable to work. This change in income has put an added stress on us. Any money raised will go towards his medical bills and to help him do the things he wants - going to concerts, traveling.
Any help is GREATLY appreciated. I just want him to have the best.
Love,
Becky
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Becky Scharfenberg
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Arvada, CO