The Lobe Report

03/19/2026

Update: She is out and awake and all went well. No updates from the doc yet on findings.

My beauty of a twin is going in for a full hysterectomy to address what is likely to be the primary sarcoma and take care of issues that have been a nuisance to Joan for way too long. Keep her in your thoughts today and send all the good energy to the surgeons for steady hands and minds.

02/17/2026

Joan had her follow-up this week and found out NO CHEMOOOO!!! This is such great news. This is not the end, she has three month follow ups for a year and will need another preventive/discovery surgery in the near future. I am so proud of Joan for how strong, vulnerable, and resilient she has been through this tremendously scary process. Keep those prayers coming, there’s still a road to recovery! I’m grateful to call her my other half and can’t imagine not being able to annoy her on a daily basis.

01/21/2026

Hey, everyone! Joan is recovering like a champ and has a follow-up tomorrow. We finally have the full pathology report back. The tumor removed lung was a leiomyosarcoma, grade 2. This is a rare soft tissue sarcoma and was malignant.

The most important news is that the surgeons got the entire tumor out with clean margins, and both lymph nodes tested were completely negative. There was no spread, no “lymphovascular invasion”, and the tumor was small (2.3 cm) and fully contained. Her team of doctors will meet to determine next steps. Keep the ju ju coming. ❤️

This syndrome is exhausting and at the same time I’m grateful that preventive screening continues to save our lives. Keep Joan in your thoughts as she navigates what’s next.

01/14/2026

"Don't underestimate the value of sitting quietly with someone when they're in pain. ... Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can offer isn't advice—it's your presence. That's it. Just being there." - Nate Postlethwait

Thanks to everyone who has and continues to be present for Joan through messages, visits, flowers, and snacks. She is dealing with some pain but got to wash her hair today! ❤️❤️❤️

01/11/2026

She’s home thanks to knight in shining armor, Kevin. He’s been a champ through this, everyone give him some love because you know how he loves being the center of attention.

01/11/2026

From Kevin this morning: Doctor just came in and said everything looks good. He said in about an hour he will take tube out and start getting her ready to send home.

01/11/2026

It is not lost on me that we are surrounded by the most amazing group of family and friends that are like family. Thank you so much for being here to support Joan and our family. 135 people just here and many more off social media. We are truly blessed. The power of loving and being loved. ❤️

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Apologies on the delay in updates! She is doing well but there is a leak around the drain incision (she’s leaking!) which is very common. She is not coming home today but we’re hoping for tomorrow! She’s in a lot of pain and is having intense muscle spasms but is still smiling. Seeing her in pain makes me want to run through a wall but we’re built for this s**t! Love you all!

01/10/2026

We got to see her for a while tonight- she’s hilarious and sassy but also in a lot of pain. Once she can ditch the drain tube she can come home.