Operation: Save Thierry Fund
Donation protected
Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about the
challenges our family is currently enduring.
In late January, Thierry was experiencing abdominal pain, loss of
appetite, weight loss and blood in his stool. Thinking we were dealing
with diverticulitis, I felt we needed to take Thierry to the ER at Hoag
Newport. After completing a series of scans, which came back with
abnormalities all throughout the liver and colon, he was expedited with the procedures of endoscopy and colonoscopy. The results showed that he has a large mass at the end of his colon which they took a biopsy of and several other chest and stomach biopsy’s confirming that it was cancerous. Receiving this news was the most horrible moment of our lives, the room shrunk, my heart sank and I could feel my legs about to give out.
Shortly after, the doctor ordered a liver biopsy, which confirmed the
most devastating news, Thierry was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Cancer which started in the colon and metastasized to his liver.
Tears, shock, terror, denial…. Thierry is 48, in great health, playing basketball almost every day for the last 30 years, how could this be happening?!
Since our initial 6 day stay at Hoag, we met with a few different
oncologists until we found the right one we were comfortable with. He advised us of a treatment plan consisting of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The chemotherapy treatment plan is an intense 3 day IV infusion every 3 weeks consisting of 3-4 cycles with updated CT/PET scans every 2-3 cycles.
On February 14th and 15th, Thierry completed his first two days of chemo. On February 16th Thierry went in to complete his 3rd day of the first round of chemo but was unable to because of his blood and liver levels were not at safe levels to infuse chemo, and was admitted to the hospital again for another week.
On February 21st, Thierry's birthday, we were advised of the main concern being the bilirubin number; this number is highly monitored and started to increase to a threatening level. On February 21st the
doctor informed us of two scenarios that may happen; that if his
numbers continue to climb he would only have a few weeks. If the
chemo worked, the number would peak and then come back down which is currently the situation he is experiencing. Thierry was discharged on February 24th with a bilirubin number that peaked at 21.3.
On February 28th Thierry was re-admitted due to extreme pain he had not experienced before, which I am told by a few different doctors is that this could be the cancer dying. His numbers were at 14.1. Thierry was discharged on March 5th, with a bilirubin number of 11.9 (before chemo his number was 13.1).!! Our doctor was very pleased to hear of this and gave us the green light to commence chemotherapy again for March 6th.
March 6th, Thierry started his second round. We are extremely positive of his fight. He is going to shatter all statistics and keep
fight this battle!!
We are told that this cancer is extremely rare and needs extensive
chemotherapy and innovative treatments that are not available through regular medical channels and not all covered under health insurance. We are exploring all options including clinical trials and other types of immunotherapy. This is a rare cancer but Thierry is a rare human being, he is going to beat this! He continues to be positive and stronger than ever. As many of you know, Thierry lights up the room and is FULL OF LIFE. He is a beast on the court, and I assure you he is a beast beating this cancer ! Giving it his all !
We are requesting help ASAP to cover all aspects of his treatment and recovery.
At this time, Thierry is focusing on healing and recovering. He will be unable to work for the next 3-6 months. Thierry supports two households; myself-his wife, Colleen-his ex-wife, and our four children: his daughter, Katee 18 years old, two son’s: Matthew 17 years old, Ryan 21 months old and another baby boy on the way due to arrive in July.
At this time, the whole family is stepping up to help support Thierry
the same way he always provided above and beyond for us. Katee is balancing two jobs to help make ends meet while attending college at Saddleback Junior College full time. Matthew just got his license and a vehicle and has been applying for jobs so he can work after high school. Colleen has downsized into a small apartment while working two jobs. I am 5 months pregnant, working full time, taking care of our 21-month-old alongside with Thierry.
The cost of living and financial support will get tighter and tighter as he continues his treatments and follow up scans. It is very sad to go through this. To see a loved one who you know is stronger than most to take on a challenge as this is heart breaking.
Anything you can donate will be truly appreciated. Everything we can
do to help and surround him with love is most important so he can
focus on beating this monster. Please keep him in your prayers. Thank
you so much from the bottom of our hearts.
To help get the word out, you can share the link to your Facebook
Timeline or to any of your social media.
This is just the beginning of our fight! Please say a prayer and send
a donation that will help with the financial burden that surfaces with
this horrible disease. We have Faith and we have each other! OUR
Village is Large as we FIGHT TO WIN THIS BATTLE OVER THIS CANCER!!
challenges our family is currently enduring.
In late January, Thierry was experiencing abdominal pain, loss of
appetite, weight loss and blood in his stool. Thinking we were dealing
with diverticulitis, I felt we needed to take Thierry to the ER at Hoag
Newport. After completing a series of scans, which came back with
abnormalities all throughout the liver and colon, he was expedited with the procedures of endoscopy and colonoscopy. The results showed that he has a large mass at the end of his colon which they took a biopsy of and several other chest and stomach biopsy’s confirming that it was cancerous. Receiving this news was the most horrible moment of our lives, the room shrunk, my heart sank and I could feel my legs about to give out.
Shortly after, the doctor ordered a liver biopsy, which confirmed the
most devastating news, Thierry was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Cancer which started in the colon and metastasized to his liver.
Tears, shock, terror, denial…. Thierry is 48, in great health, playing basketball almost every day for the last 30 years, how could this be happening?!
Since our initial 6 day stay at Hoag, we met with a few different
oncologists until we found the right one we were comfortable with. He advised us of a treatment plan consisting of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The chemotherapy treatment plan is an intense 3 day IV infusion every 3 weeks consisting of 3-4 cycles with updated CT/PET scans every 2-3 cycles.
On February 14th and 15th, Thierry completed his first two days of chemo. On February 16th Thierry went in to complete his 3rd day of the first round of chemo but was unable to because of his blood and liver levels were not at safe levels to infuse chemo, and was admitted to the hospital again for another week.
On February 21st, Thierry's birthday, we were advised of the main concern being the bilirubin number; this number is highly monitored and started to increase to a threatening level. On February 21st the
doctor informed us of two scenarios that may happen; that if his
numbers continue to climb he would only have a few weeks. If the
chemo worked, the number would peak and then come back down which is currently the situation he is experiencing. Thierry was discharged on February 24th with a bilirubin number that peaked at 21.3.
On February 28th Thierry was re-admitted due to extreme pain he had not experienced before, which I am told by a few different doctors is that this could be the cancer dying. His numbers were at 14.1. Thierry was discharged on March 5th, with a bilirubin number of 11.9 (before chemo his number was 13.1).!! Our doctor was very pleased to hear of this and gave us the green light to commence chemotherapy again for March 6th.
March 6th, Thierry started his second round. We are extremely positive of his fight. He is going to shatter all statistics and keep
fight this battle!!
We are told that this cancer is extremely rare and needs extensive
chemotherapy and innovative treatments that are not available through regular medical channels and not all covered under health insurance. We are exploring all options including clinical trials and other types of immunotherapy. This is a rare cancer but Thierry is a rare human being, he is going to beat this! He continues to be positive and stronger than ever. As many of you know, Thierry lights up the room and is FULL OF LIFE. He is a beast on the court, and I assure you he is a beast beating this cancer ! Giving it his all !
We are requesting help ASAP to cover all aspects of his treatment and recovery.
At this time, Thierry is focusing on healing and recovering. He will be unable to work for the next 3-6 months. Thierry supports two households; myself-his wife, Colleen-his ex-wife, and our four children: his daughter, Katee 18 years old, two son’s: Matthew 17 years old, Ryan 21 months old and another baby boy on the way due to arrive in July.
At this time, the whole family is stepping up to help support Thierry
the same way he always provided above and beyond for us. Katee is balancing two jobs to help make ends meet while attending college at Saddleback Junior College full time. Matthew just got his license and a vehicle and has been applying for jobs so he can work after high school. Colleen has downsized into a small apartment while working two jobs. I am 5 months pregnant, working full time, taking care of our 21-month-old alongside with Thierry.
The cost of living and financial support will get tighter and tighter as he continues his treatments and follow up scans. It is very sad to go through this. To see a loved one who you know is stronger than most to take on a challenge as this is heart breaking.
Anything you can donate will be truly appreciated. Everything we can
do to help and surround him with love is most important so he can
focus on beating this monster. Please keep him in your prayers. Thank
you so much from the bottom of our hearts.
To help get the word out, you can share the link to your Facebook
Timeline or to any of your social media.
This is just the beginning of our fight! Please say a prayer and send
a donation that will help with the financial burden that surfaces with
this horrible disease. We have Faith and we have each other! OUR
Village is Large as we FIGHT TO WIN THIS BATTLE OVER THIS CANCER!!
Organizer
Julia Fairon
Organizer
Laguna Niguel, CA