Eric Ledy Fighting Bone Cancer

On October 18th, Eric Ledy had an MRI because of concerns of a pulled muscle or injured shoulder.  The next day, Eric was diagnosed with bone cancer.  After numerous consulations, a bone scan, and a biopsy, the cancer was confirmed as a form of osteosarcoma.  The diagnosis showed a large tumor growing on Eric's left arm near his shoulder.  As a result of the size of the tumor and the aggressiveness of the cancer, Eric made the decision to have his left arm amputated on November 1st.  From the medical advice Eric received and the personal counsel he sought, this is the best course of action for his long-term survival.

Even though the tumor was only in Eric's arm, the type of cancer he has spreads quickly if not treated immediately.  In the coming weeks, Eric will be pursuing natural cancer treatments at holistic facilities to help mitigate the spread of the cancer to the rest of his body.  Doctors typically recommend chemotherapy (pre-and-post-surgery), but the strain of sarcoma that Eric has is resistant to chemotherapy, plus, the chemotherapy has long term health consequences including kidney damage, heart muscle damage, hearing loss, and sterility.  Alternative treatment methods do not pose these negative effects, but, these treatment methods typically are not covered by insurance.  Eric has insurance that will cover a large portion of the surgery and pre-surgery tests, but his long-term care will solely be his financial responsibility.

Eric is going to need spiritual, physical, emotional, and financial support to pursue treatment that can extend his life.  Your financial support will go directly to funding Eric's treatment of his bone cancer, plus his travel, and living expenses for the treatment.  Eric is an incredible individual whom is dearly loved by his family, friends, and everyone he encounters!  Eric is confident in his hope in Jesus and knows God has the power to heal him and knows God is with him through this trial.  Your prayers and support are very much appreciated.  Please consider joining Eric in his battle with bone cancer!