Update - June 1, 2016

When I went down to hang out with Kurt yesterday, I found him in poor spirits.  Obviously that saddened me terribly, so we had a long talk, and he expressed his deep frustration with the continuing disturbances to his vision and his inability to see clearly.  I decided to read to him the many kind words and lovely comments that have already appeared on this blog and the related links on social media - because he hadn't yet been able to see them on his own - and that brightened his day...a LOT.  On behalf of my brother Kurt and our entire family, thanks SO much for the flood of support.  We're all touched beyond words.

After the unfortunate delay related to the complex and (as we're learning) extremely UNcommon nature of his cancer, it wasn't until yesterday's analysis of the MRI conducted on Monday that Kurt had a comprehensive diagnosis clear enough to allow the formulation of a treatment plan, and he met with the radiologist today.  He had a CT scan for the purpose of mapping a plan of attack, and he hopes to start radiation and chemotherapy as early as Monday. 

He also met with a doctor of physical therapy, and we're all working on a plan to get him home as soon as possible.  I intend to stay with him for the first couple days, and my sisters and our dad are making plans to live with him in shifts as long as is necessary.  I opted to go first so that I can drink all his whiskey and raid his 'fridge and freezer in advance of the arrival of my other family members.  Kurt laughed at that idea, so...I'm assuming it's ok.  ;-) 

As of this update, he is still in room 8241 at St. Mary's (Essentia) in Duluth.  Feel free to drop him a line, and we'll keep posting updates.  Thanks Again.  :-)