On January 21, Phil Keicher was admitted to the University of Iowa Hospital after weeks of dealing with headaches, back aches, dizziness, loss of balance, and confusion. After completing several neurological tests, the doctors ordered an MRI, and found fluid on the brain, along with a golf ball size tumor. That very evening a tube was surgically placed to allow the fluid to drain off the brain, and an additional surgery was scheduled for Thursday to remove the tumor. This surgery was a success!
However, in addition to the brain tumor, doctors found one other small tumor behind the collar bone on the left side. Tests also showed 3-4 lymph nodes directly below the collar bone & behind the sternum that are enlarged. Doctors have diagnosed Phil as having Lung Cancer. Because Phil has no health insurance, the family is going to have to make regular trips from Roland to Iowa City for his treatment. Prior to getting sick, Phil was an over the road truck driver for R & J Trucking in Ankeny, Iowa, and his wife, April, a stay at home mom. Their 14 year old daughter, Morghan, is an 8th Grader at Roland-Story Middle School. Phil’s medical condition has also created a financial crisis for the family.
Friends will be holding a spaghetti dinner benefit with a silent auction on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Story City American Legion located at 301 Washington Street, from 5pm to 7pm, with a dance to follow from 7pm to midnight. Please come and help make this benefit a success, as the family is encountering heavy travel expenses and mounting household bills. A free will donation is requested for this event. We will also be accepting canned food donations for the family. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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