I’ve never heard of ACC but here’s hoping for the best possible outcome for your son.

I am a cancer survivor, 15 years now

And unfortunately chemo has no effect on it

wifey survived kidney cancer, stage 4 lymphoma and now is facing a bone marrow transplant brought on by the chemo she received during the lymphoma treatments. Sending out healing vibes.

And have been sending healing vibes your way

Her next hospital stay begins on the 27th.

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There is a trial starting end of February at his cancer clinic in Seattle that he hopes to be a part of.

Love and healing energy to all of you. We really have to love each other up in this life! Here’s to hoping he gets into the trial!💗💗💗🙏

But his doc isn't sure that the side effects are worth the results based on his advanced case. The only reason he would do it is to advance knowledge for future research. He is in palliative care now

Healing and comforting vibes for your son and all who know and love him 💕

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But we were lucky to get 5 years between reccurence. Hoping to get a couple of more years with the last radiation treatment.

A couple more years doesn’t seem like too much to ask.

All the good vibes have brightened my day. My son is moving forward taking one day at a time. He an his SO have just entered escrow for their dream home in Washington State. Hopes to move in early next month. 5 acres of wooded tranquility with a stream running through the property.

they settle in!

Hope medical research can find a solution.

So there is hope

I'm not familiar with this type of cancer. I hope a cure is found.

as a cytotechnologist. We're the people who look at Pap smears and specimens from all other parts of the body.

I'm so sorry about your son. I hope he is able to get some good treatment.

I've seen a few ACC's over the course of my career. They're not an extremely aggressive cancer, but they can recur and metastasize years later. I know of a couple cases where ACC showed up in the lung which usually is a metastasis, rather than a primary. Both patients denied having cancer in the past, but some digging on the part of their caregivers discovered salivary gland tumors in their past.

Under the microscope, they are very distinctive and have a really cool structure. (Yes, non-pathology people think that we're nuts talking and thinking like that).

He does have some in lungs but at nodule stage. What is more concernig is skull base and major nerves that have been invaded just went through gamma knife in October

Lifeafter70 and your wife Ferretsarecool.

you and your son and to all those who are going through this very painful ordeal with you. Remember to take care of yourself too. We tend to forget that with all the pain and trauma, we can ignore our own basic health. Feel free to come here and chat anytime and keep us up to date on his progress.

Thank you

but you and your son will be in my prayers.

This is a good place for support.

How are you doing? Have been thinking of you and ferrets wife hope all is well considering the health battles you have been going through.

I hope to be around for a few more years to keep fighting the good fight.

Than fighting cancer. My son has bouts of depression, it can be more devastating than the cancer. Feel free to dm if you just need to unload.