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Ron Duguay Released From Hospital, Set to Begin Targeted Cancer Drug

Family reports he is recuperating at home ahead of travel to City of Hope to start treatment with Bizengri.

Overview

  • Duguay was discharged from the hospital and is recuperating at home as he works to regain strength before returning to Orange County for further care.
  • He fainted at his home last week and was hospitalized after doctors found severe dehydration and facial injuries from the fall.
  • Hospital testing and treatment addressed liver-related complications from metastatic colon cancer and included blood transfusions to manage bleeding and low counts.
  • The family says his next planned therapy is Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco), a targeted drug that blocks signals that can help cancer cells grow, and City of Hope will coordinate his care.
  • Daughter Shay Thomas has posted updates and the family launched a GoFundMe after the February diagnosis; dental repairs for lost veneers and teeth are planned once he is stronger.