[Prudence]

Kevin sent out one batch of info via email before he left - so, one last update before the specialist.

"As for other treatment options, this type of tumor is not something that can
be treated with chemotherapy. Radiation is possible, but it would be in
addition to the surgery (not instead of), of questionable benefit for
treating the tumor, and would kill the cells in the hip socket, forcing a
hip replacement in 5-10 years so that is definitely not a good option.

To summarize, the options are surgery and the subsequent permanent
disability, or leave the tumor, which the doctor does not feel is a safe
choice at this point."

With the aggressive growth, they're concerned that it will become malignant, if it hasn't already. Frankly, at this point he feels his best option is miraculous healing, although obviously he'll be seeing the oncologist(s) when he returns.

Meanwhile, I'll be knitting a pair of socks for him.