SUFFERING HOUR’s Drummer Diagnosed With Stage III Cancer

Suffering Hour drummer Jason Oberuc has sadly been recognized with Stage III Classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a kind of most cancers. Suffering Hour has since launched a GoFundMe to assist with Oberuc‘s medical payments, which you can donate to here.

The next is an outline written on the GoFundMe. We want Jason all the perfect along with his well being, and looking out ahead to seeing him on the market shredding it up with Suffering Hour as soon as once more sooner or later.

“Stage III Classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. That is what Jason heard from the oncologist a number of days in the past. The place did this come from? How lengthy has it been there? So many questions, that basically cannot be answered with any certainty.

“In April, Jason traveled along with his band to Portugal to carry out in a competition. Whereas he had been feeling a little bit run down previous to the journey, this might all be defined away. He was doing a little intensive train, working full time, and having fun with disc {golfing} as a lot as doable. Principally residing a really full life along with his spouse, Alyssa, and their lovable fur infants.

“After coming back from abroad, Jason felt much more drained and sick with what he thought was a virus. On the similar time, I got here again from a visit and in addition had a foul chilly. Then his brother additionally felt sick. All of us stay collectively, so we thought from the publicity to many individuals throughout journey, we would introduced one thing dwelling with us. Jason was the primary one to start out feeling a little bit bit higher and as quickly as he did, he hit the gymnasium and hit it arduous. He was doing a multi-week rigorous lifting routine. Jason was additionally targeted on his gross sales targets for his job. He was additionally nonetheless getting out for rounds of disc golf. Then, he began to really feel worse.

“Jason went to the physician considering he had the beginnings of pneumonia and simply wanted some antibiotics to kick this factor out. He was experiencing evening sweats – drenching his pajamas and sheets. An exhausting fatigue was additionally plaguing him. We’d later be taught that these are known as ‘B’ signs. Doc stated the lungs sounded clear. Jason additionally talked about that he may really feel one thing in his chest for the previous couple of months. Doc determined to go forward and order a chest x-ray. We’re so grateful that he did. The x-ray confirmed a smooth tissue mass close to his trachea. Doc instantly ordered a CT scan. Outcomes got here again shortly that Lymphoma was suspected. Then every part appeared to maneuver so shortly but achingly slowly on the similar time. A needle biopsy was carried out and confirmed Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Jason stated, ‘The great Hodgkin’s’ quoting Larry David from Curb Your Enthusiasm. Jason‘s humorousness is as robust as ever.

“Earlier than Jason would see the oncologist, the most cancers wanted to be staged and that required a PET scan. I went with him to Methodist hospital for the scan. He had the ends in MyChart earlier than we even made it dwelling. PET scan confirmed the Lymphoma was not localized and was current each above and beneath his diaphragm. There’s additionally a suspicious bone marrow spot famous in his proper femur. A few days later we had been assembly an Oncologist and Stage III was the prognosis. The therapy – a cocktail of 4 chemo medication, adopted by focused radiation. Then, if essential, an autologous bone marrow transplant. This may not require a donor – they’ll in a position to make use of Jason’s personal stem cells.

“Now the main focus is on prepping for chemotherapy. Which means testing for baseline coronary heart and lung perform. The chemo medication carry a threat of toxicity to the center and lungs, so unwanted side effects shall be monitored very intently. One other process required earlier than the primary chemo therapy is the location of a port. A port-a-cath is used to offer intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and different medication. Additionally it is used for taking blood samples. A port-a-cath might keep in place for a very long time and helps cut back the necessity for repeated needle sticks. Jason could have his port process on Friday.

“Jason maintains a chipper and constructive angle via all of the poking and scanning. He is been needle averse up to now, however stated he is now been via intensive immersion remedy from all of the pokes up to now. There’s loads to course of and take up with this prognosis. The medical professionals and the literature all say that Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, even in later phases, has a excessive incidence of survivorship. We’re very optimistic concerning the prognosis. Please test again for updates. Should you really feel inclined, please additionally let Jason know you are occupied with him. Thanks to everybody who has already prolonged nicely needs, prayers, constructive vibes, and many others.

“We have arrange the GoFundMe account to assist Jason and his spouse, Alyssa, cowl out of pocket medical bills for his therapy. We have simply begun to grasp this illness and the influence to Jason’s life. We admire any help you are in a position to give. We’ve set up a CaringBridge site to keep our friends and family informed on his treatment and progress.”