As part of Isaac’s cancer battle, the teen underwent an 8-hour procedure in January. The following month, Daniel gave an update on Isaac’s health.
“He’s officially stage 3, although the docs said he’s right on the edge of stage 4 because of the speed and aggression of the spread,” he wrote on Instagram. “So even though the visible cancer has been removed, there’s a very high chance that it’s still present microscopically & we’ll have a tough decision to make soon. Because of several Fanconi-related complexities, Isaac’s treatment options are much more limited than in typical pediatric cancer.”
In April, Daniel noted that Isaac’s cancer had “continued to spread aggressively and his energy levels have dropped very low.”
“We’re in the midst of a short palliative radiation round right now to slow down the growth of a large mass under his right eye, but we’ve shifted into a comfort-focused approach with him overall,” the father added. “He has a hospice team onboard now to help manage the pain & we are just doing our best to make each day as enjoyable and restful as possible for him.”