Ok, technically it is now Saturday, but since I just got home from seeing my student Andy Surrena play "Chris" in Miss Saigon (beautifully), for me it is still Friday night.
This afternoon my oncologist called with my PET/CT scan results, saying that the chemo has not worked and the main tumor and three spots on my lungs are still growing. He did not seem sure that this was where the pain was coming from, but we decided to do radiation on the main tumor. He seemed quite sure that we could stop the tumor from growing with radiation, so I have a consultation with the radiation specialist on Monday morning. I'm not sure of what it will entail, but I guess I'll know much more after talking with him on Monday. The oncologist did say that the usual radiation cycle is every day for 2-6 weeks. He felt like my case would be closer to 2 weeks, but he wasn't sure. The place is in Castro Valley. The best part of the news is that it has not spread anywhere. It has remained contained to the main tumor and the lung spots. I remain hopeful and thank you all so much for the prayers, because that is where the hope comes from. I will update again on Monday after my appointment.
3 comments:
Hi Mrs. K.
We continue to pray and send loving, positive energy so the appropriate combination of treatments bring about 100% recovery... and so you may keep your focus and outlook positive, as you have been. We will continue to ask for strength and support for you and your family, so you can all get through this challenge. You're such a strong and positive role model for anyone facing a health challenge! I hope you know that... and I hope you know just how much you are loved and admired by so many people!
Hi JoAnn,
Keep up your positive spirit and know that you are not alone, God is watching over you every minute of the day. He knows your concern and worries and will help you through this. Psalms 139 states it all. There are many treatments and options and the right one will get your through this. You are in my prayers.
Jill
Dear Joann,
you have been in our prayers, Yes God knows everything we endure.
I wanted to share with you a church that is very well known in Redding Ca, about 3 hour drive away that has a fantastic healing ministry, and i do not know why this did not cross my mind earlier in the process. Our plans are not Gods plans.
The church is Bethel Church, Redding CA.
I urge you to google this and take the drive for healing
Blessings
Griffiths Family
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