Thank you to all for your help and donations on behalf of Michael - the funds from the trust are allowing Michael to receive the best care available.
Shaunna came to Michigan late Wednesday night to spend a few days with Michael to assist with care issues. On Thursday, August 6, he had a seizure after breakfast so instead of the scheduled chemotherapy, his doctor sent him to the emergency department for an MRI.
After a CT scan, MRI of the brain, MRI of his entire spine, and an EEG; the news is not good. The tumor is larger, and spreading into the spine with multiple metastases. In light of these developments and on the recommendation of his oncologist, Michael has stopped treatment and is now on inpatient hospice, and receiving pain medications.
Because of the donations, Michael is able to go to inpatient hospice and receive the best care available. Without this money, that would not have been possible as Medicaid pays for hospice care - but not a bed in the hospice unit. That is considered to be an 'out of pocket' expense. (Something is really wrong with a health care system that allows for hospice care, but not a hospice bed!)
Please keep Michael in your prayers and wish him peace. Please write a note to him at this email address: ceolformichael@gmail.com and Noah will forward. Thank you from all Michael's friends and family.
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