Dad, Mom, Deb Nordeman and myself just came back from the oncologist. We are feeling so thankful right now - it was a very down-to-earth visit, but it left us with a lot of hope. Mom's cancer is definitely at stage 3, but the oncologist feels that is is only locally advanced and not necessarily metastasized - which is good news.
Mom will be undergoing 6 months of chemo - with treatments taking place every 3 weeks. This will then be followed with radiation. Before this, Mom has to get a porta-cath put in, and another heart test to see how her heart pumps. This will be used as a base-line for the chemo affect on her heart.
She will have another visit to the oncologist on Aug.24th. to make sure that Mom's wound site has more fully healed. Once the chemo starts, healing will be slowed down, and then there will be more chance for infection. If she (the oncologist) is happy with the healing, then the chemo will start soon after.
We thank you for continuing to hold Mom and Dad up in prayer. We also thank our Heavenly Father for holding us up in all these things.
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That's good news! We will continue to daily uphold your mom and all of you in our prayers - praying that God would bless the efforts undertaken to deal with the cancer.
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely good news. Now we pray that the healing may procede to the point of being able to start the chemo and radiation. You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the updates coming Caroline :o)
ReplyDeleteHope is a gift from God. So glad to get this update and read the news that the oncologist was realistic but also very positive.
ReplyDeleteDoes it feel good to get a tentative timeline for what will happen next?
Much love and strength as you continue this journey. I know God will supply your needs, dear Helen. Love, Tina
Hope - Faith and Love from
ReplyDeleteengelina van Laar
Dear Herman & Helen,
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy that you got some good news! We'll continue to keep you in our prayers. God is good and He is faithful.
love Diane
Dear Herman and Helen,
ReplyDeleteWe rejoice with you at this news! We continue to pray for you both, and trust in the goodness of our Heavenly Father.
Love in Christ,
Pastor Clayton and your church family in Palm Desert
Dear Helen & Herman
ReplyDeleteDe oncologist is tevreden en dat zijn goede berichten. Er staat nog wel heel wat te gebeuren: 6 maanden chemo-kuur om de 3 weken.
En dan af te ronden met bestraling.
We hopen, wensen en bidden dat je deze medische behandelingen goed mag doorstaan.
Wij wensen je in ieder geval veel sterkte toe en Gods nabijheid; dat zelfde geldt ook voor Herman en jullie kids.
May the Lord bless you all!
Tante Ria & Oom Minne Westervoort Holland
Glad to hear that you received some positive news! We are very happy to hear this, while realizing that God has all things planned for His purpose. Wishing you all much strength and patience for the road ahead.
ReplyDeleteBill and Caroline.