They got the OK to go in to Mayo last week for another MRI. Unfortunately, Erik's tumor has grown significantly since March, and there are no further treatment options. The doctors are estimating he has only 2-3 months to live, and are not scheduling any further visits. My daughter, who is the most positive and happy person you could ever know, is now crushed by this news, which leaves her no hope she can cling to. She's been a rock for the family since the first diagnosis, but hasn't been showing it these past few days. Erik, who is a big, strapping former hockey player from the Iron Range of northern Minnesota, has taken the news in stride, telling me "it is what it is," as we spent 20 minutes discussing all the wild action from Saturday night's UFC 187, which we had each purchased.
These next few months will be extremely hard on Erik, Tracy, and their sons, Parker (10) and Mason (6).
Please keep them in your prayers! Thanks.
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