The cancer is back

I realize that a few readers aren't on Facebook.   I apologize for not updating my blog more often but we've been preoccupied.  Below is a recent post from Lucas Bear Heroes Facebook page.

We are back in the Hem/Onc unit at Lurie's.   It has been determined that Lucas now has T- cell A.L.L. Other blood work results are still pending to further identify additional markers.  We will begin initial treatment immediately to see if we can get it into remission.   This process is supposed to take about 4 weeks.   At that time Mama and Papa bear,  along with the cancer team, will assess Lucas' progress.  There is no future forecast at this time.  We must take this exactly one day at a time.  We will also be meeting with the palliative care team as well.  I'm sorry that I'm being so matter of fact about this,  but as a family we are overwhelmed and defeated.  

Priority is to continue to reduce the size of the mass (not tumor) in his chest.  X-ray showed reduction this morning.  We will repeat tomorrow.  Chemo has begun.   We will not be able to come home until that stabilizes as well as his blood counts. 

We will do our best to keep you all updated as often as we can.   We know you love our bear, but his well being comes first.