Last week after a couple of scans, Jared’s doctors found another tumor.  Below is his update from his CaringBridge site, http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaredtwildenborg.  He is back in Houston tonight for more tests to start tomorrow morning.  He is still upbeat and extremely appreciate for the prayers coming from around the world, so please keep them coming.

“They found another tumor. This changes everything I was expecting to hear today. Here is what I found out;

1-The PET Scan from last night revealed another tumor about half the size of the original tumor (removed last month) near the same location by my heart.

2-My vocal cords on the left side of my larynx are NOT functioning. My vocal cords on the right side of my larynx are making up the difference resulting in my voice sounding higher. Not great considering my already crazy-high voice.

3-My left lung is posing a big problem. My left lung is NOT expanding properly since the tumor (removed in December) paralyzed the diaphragmatic nerve that “manages” my diaphragm and breathing. This is making me short of breath … even sitting still. I also run short of breath when I talk for more than a minute or two. The big problem involves treatment. The doctors hope to operate to remove this next tumor. However, if my lungs are not functioning properly then recovering from surgery may NOT be an option.

4-Surgery to remove the tumor (gross mass) is the most desirable treatment for this second tumor. Doc said this is the best coarse of action to help prevent future recurrence of my cancer.

5-Next Tuesday (January 24th) my doctors will convene to discuss all results and determine my treatment plan.

6-My next Appointment is with my surgeon next week Wednesday, January 25th, 2012.

This is all so frustrating for me. What an emotional roller coaster. Plus the long waiting between appointments and the uncertainty in the air on top of being out of my element … waaay out of my element. It gives me comfort knowing that everybody cares so much for me and that I am God’s hands AND I am reaping the rewards of all of His gifted creations in the skilled doctors and staff at MD Anderson.

So, that’s it for now. I have decided to drive back home today. I look forward to seeing my son and my girlfriend and other friends. I need to take care of “normal life” stuff for the next several days.”