Morning update 9/15/17
For those of you just finding out about our courageous husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend . . . About two weeks ago, Cliff went to the doctor for a check up and x-rays since he had been losing weight and had a persistent cough. After a series of tests, the diagnosis was devastating and has brought us to where we are today. Cliff has stage 4 lung cancer which has rapidly spread into his lymph nodes in his neck, chest and abdomen. He is having an extremely difficult time keeping food and fluids down and is experiencing frequent pain in his abdomen. He is able to use oxygen to help him breathe easier right now due to fluid on the lungs.
Tuesday he had a tube put in his right side to help drain fluid build up on the right side and hopefully dry up his lungs. Wednesday morning the pain was so bad that he went to the ER where they decided that it was best to admit him over night to rehydrate him, help manage the pain and find out why he is unable to keep food down in spite of having an appetite.
He is on day three in the hospital and the oncologist is working with quite a few other doctors specializing in various parts of the body to start a plan to help attack the cancer that is quickly spreading.
Our family appreciates all the love and support that has been given during these past few weeks. We've started this blog in hopes to keep everyone updated and give our family some time with him. All of us are asked for updates throughout the day and it is often draining and difficult answering the same questions. We want to provide all those who are concerned and love Cliff with as much information as possible. With that said, we will keep updates coming as we get them and post them daily if possible. Please save the link ( https://cliffsbattle.blogspot.com ) for further updates. Once again thank you for all the positive thoughts and prayers!
With Hope,
The Fisher Family
Tuesday he had a tube put in his right side to help drain fluid build up on the right side and hopefully dry up his lungs. Wednesday morning the pain was so bad that he went to the ER where they decided that it was best to admit him over night to rehydrate him, help manage the pain and find out why he is unable to keep food down in spite of having an appetite.
He is on day three in the hospital and the oncologist is working with quite a few other doctors specializing in various parts of the body to start a plan to help attack the cancer that is quickly spreading.
Our family appreciates all the love and support that has been given during these past few weeks. We've started this blog in hopes to keep everyone updated and give our family some time with him. All of us are asked for updates throughout the day and it is often draining and difficult answering the same questions. We want to provide all those who are concerned and love Cliff with as much information as possible. With that said, we will keep updates coming as we get them and post them daily if possible. Please save the link ( https://cliffsbattle.blogspot.com ) for further updates. Once again thank you for all the positive thoughts and prayers!
With Hope,
The Fisher Family
The Redmond family loves you all so much and would love to support any of you however we can. If that means that we can provide childcare for the Fisher kiddos so that Jeff and Rachel can spend time, we are here. If that means we water plants and feed animals, we are here. We are happy to help where we can.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending all the positive thoughts and prayers we can. Love to you all...
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ReplyDeleteLaurie, my heart hurts for you all. I am praying for peace and comfort for Cliff and for strength, wisdom, and grace for you, Jeff, Nikki and Tyler.
ReplyDeleteIf I can do anything for you, please don't hesitate to call on me. I am sending as much positive energy as I can.
Much love to you, Cliff and the family.
Shannon Valdivia