LDL. Will Roberts’ Latest Scans Reveal New Cancer Areas — Family Faces Another Tough Battle

The ward was quiet in a way that only prolonged wars could achieve.

It’s not peaceful.
Not a relief.

It was just a heavy silence, filled with long days of waiting.

Will is asleep.

His body lay stretched out on the bed, one leg seemingly occupying the entire mattress.

No one understands the physical laws behind it.

The nurses didn’t smile when they walked in.
Parents don’t necessarily know every corner of the room by heart.
Even Will, when he woke up and joked that he was taking up too much space, didn’t understand.

But that’s the truth.

One leg.
A bed.

And a reminder that, even in his illness, Will is still very much present in this world.

He slept soundly, a sleep that only came when his body had fought for too long and too much.

While he slept, the adults bore the burden of boredom.

Documents.
Photographic images.
These are edited reports.

Words that no parent wants to learn, but are forced to understand.

They spoke with Will’s oncologist after she had reviewed all the images and details.

She reviewed it.
She edited the report.
She looked very closely.

And this time, the results revealed something new.

Four small dots.

Not big.
It is not immediately life-threatening.

But it’s new.

Three spots were on his healthy leg.

The foot walked slowly down the hospital corridor.
My leg still unconsciously kicks the blanket off every night.
The leg took up the entire bed.

The fourth spot is located in the pelvic region.

There was a moment of silence when that was said.

A moment of careful silence.

Fortunately, nothing appeared in the spine.

Nothing immediately deprived him of his ability to move.

Amidst the anxiety, there was a touch of relief.

The doctor spoke clearly but gently.

This is not the time to panic.
This is where precision is needed.

The plan for the future was outlined step by step.

Will will continue taking his chemotherapy medication daily.

The small pill carries an enormous burden.
The pill was swallowed with water, and hope was placed.

Targeted radiation therapy will be administered to a few sites if approved.

Selective.
It is under control.

Not a full-scale attack, but a cautious response.

The next scan will be done in 4–6 weeks.

The time spans both long and short, heartbreakingly so.

They are still waiting for the MEPACT immunotherapy treatment.

One method might help.
But there is currently a shortage.

Yet another thing beyond our control.

The most important factor, the doctor explained, is timing.

The scans were performed about a week before Will started taking his medication.

Just one week.

Given the aggressive nature of cancer, it’s highly likely these spots appeared within that short period of time.

The next shot will give a clearer picture.

This time, Will will use Cabo continuously between shots.

Without interruption.

For the first time in a long time, there was continuity.

And that continuity brings hope.

For the time being, they will not change direction.

They will stay on this road.

Treat what is visible.
Monitor closely.

And keep moving forward.

Every step.
Each time a photo is taken.
Each prayer.

Will is still asleep.

Breathing is regular.

The peaceful face of a child who believes that adults will take care of the difficult parts.

This story is not over yet.

It’s just paused.

And as long as Will is here, they will continue.

Keep hoping.
Continue to love.

Keep moving forward.

Every step.
Each time a photo is taken.
Each prayer.