Courage, Conquer, Chisholm

Help Mike Chisholm Crush Cancer!

My Uncle, Mike Chisholm developed a cough roughly five years ago and the cause was unknown. After seeing several doctors from the Henry Ford Health System, he was left with no diagnosis except possible GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease).

October 2017, he was taking the stairs up to his office and he suddenly had a sharp pain in his lung. He contacted his new Doctor at the University of Michigan and they wanted him to be seen immediately. He then was diagnosed with a blood clot, which is very unusual for a young, healthy and active man. At this time his doctor decided to biopsy the lymph nodes taken.

November 2017, he was heartbreakingly diagnosed with stage IV Esophageal Cancer.

December 2017, Uncle Mike began chemotherapy with the high hopes of prolonging his life and to help slow the spreading of his cancer. This treatment regimen was successful for about 8 months.

August 2018, he was put through more rigorous testing. The tests indicated that his cancer was spreading and he was then given 6-12 months to live if he continued treatment. He then flew to Houston, Texas to be seen by one of the best Cancer Centers in the world for a second opinion. Here, the doctors agreed with the prognosis and estimated approximately 12 months left to live. They recommended that he continue IV chemotherapy treatment while also adding Keytruda.

October 2018, Uncle Mike had been feeling sick for about 3 weeks. He decided he needed to be seen and went to the doctor. All of his lab tests were negative, indicating that his sickness is strictly from cancer. The doctors felt that continuing chemotherapy would no longer be effective for prolonging his life. Hospice is now being recommended.

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My Uncle Mike is an incredible man and has such a big heart for everyone. Not only is he my Uncle, he is also my Godfather. He is the man who married my now Husband and I. He put his heart and soul into my beautiful ceremony all while starting his first round of chemotherapy. He is a fighter and although they feel treatment will no longer benefit him, he is not excepting that answer. He is loved by so many and as a family, we are all pulling together to help in any way that we can.

Uncle Mike recently had no other choice then to leave his job. He wants to spend his time with his family, focus on himself and his health. He's trying new treatment regimens with the hope of some positive outcome. His new treatments are very costly and will be an out of pocket expense. Combining expenses from past treatments, future costs and now no longer being well enough to work, we need everyone to rally together and help him fight the fight. Help us spread the love for Mike Chisholm and donate to him in his time of need. He needs to rest and allow his body to heal without the stressors of current costs and in the near future expenses. 

February 2019, Uncle Mike will be welcoming his first grandbaby to the family. I can't bear the thought of him not being present for the arrival of Baby Boy Chisholm. That is NOT an option. I truly feel that with the support of each of you, we can help him. I will be posting an updated photo of Baby Boy Chisholm in the arms of his Grandpa for all of you to see. Let's help him get there. Please donate anything that you can, spread the love and share this page. Together we can help make a difference. I’m asking you to join my family and I with your support. We truly appreciate the love, prayers and ongoing support as we help a great man, my Uncle Mike.