Updates and News from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN

After going through several rough weeks....we are finally at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Jason's oncologist and pain management doctor referred us here due to Jason's symptoms. In July after Jason had his gallbladder out, he started having strange symptoms. After many visits to the ER and a week long hosptial stay, it was determined that Jason has many symptoms of Carcinoid Syndrome. Many of the test results also showed signs of this illness...however, the carcinoid tumors can be hard to find and can be missed on X-rays and catscans. It is a blessing that we are here and many angels have stepped in to help us get here and help with the children while we are gone. We are so blessed. Here are the things that happened today and Jason's test schedule for the following week: Today: We met with an internal specialist. He went through all paperwork and medical records, went over all of the symptoms, and did a physical examination. After a few hours, the doctor was able to determine which tests need to be performed in order to get a clearer picture of what is going on with Jason. A few tests were performed today, one being an EKG Monday, September 17: 8:30 AM Go back to internal medicine office for more information 10:10 AM Venipuncture Specimen Collection and Blood Tests 12:45 PM Chest X-Ray Tuesday, September 18: 8:15 AM Clinical Neurophysiology...EMG (poke needles up and down his arm to see where nerve pain is coming from 11:30 AM Octreoscan Injection (will inject nuclear medicine for scan) 3:30 PM Nuclear Medicine Scan Wednesday, September 19: 9:30 AM Octreoscan-SPECT Will have another appointment with a GI doctor as soon as they can fit him in. This is what we have so far...I know that there are a lot of questions, but I'm hoping this helps. I will give daily updates as I receive them. Thank you to all of the many people who have said prayers on our behalf.