Alrighty then,
Radiation and surgery visits went well. Right now I'm planning on going ahead with 5 weeks of radiation starting on Monday. The doc said it shouldn't have any side effects due to the distance away from major organs and such, so thats more good news. Still don't know much about this process, so I'll be looking into it quite a bit thees next couple of days.
4 weeks after radiation the surgeon said I would have another scan, then probably get ready to take it out. I've been debating about sharing everything they told me, because this is the first time it hasn't been good news, but here goes. They said I might have to have my right gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and part of my illiac wing removed. This doesn't really excite me as it may effect how I walk run and move around; however, when looking at the big picture this is a small price to pay.
In any case, I refuse to settle for what they tell me could happen. I have been blessed thus far with much less side effects than the typical patient and will continue, with even more fervor now, to hope in the one who has already paid the price for my sins, Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:8-11
8We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. 9Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. 10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our[a] behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
Thanks for your support.
All Glory To God. Amen.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Day 136 (21)
Hey Hey,
Just leaving Y'all a quick note about today:
Saw the oncologist who gave me as good of news as he could. The 5th and 6th round have continued to shrink the tumor. Yehaw. MDA's research suggests 6 rounds is the most beneficial amount of chemotherapy with long term side effects considered, but because I've held up so well he has given me a choice to stop or try to shrink it more. Obviously going to talk it over with my family extensively, but for now I'm done with chemotherapy!
We're now researching and cross referencing recommendations about radiation and surgery. While both procedures have been used for decades some of the top doctors still have different opinions about which should be first and other aspects. I trust in God that I will get the best plan for my case, still leaving the door wide open for Him to cure me right now. The bible says so much about healing I'm convinced He is willing, able, and waiting for the right timing.
just a few verses:
1 Peter 2:23-25
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Mark 1:40-42
A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Filled with compassion Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said, “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured.
More coming soon,
All Glory To God. Amen.
Just leaving Y'all a quick note about today:
Saw the oncologist who gave me as good of news as he could. The 5th and 6th round have continued to shrink the tumor. Yehaw. MDA's research suggests 6 rounds is the most beneficial amount of chemotherapy with long term side effects considered, but because I've held up so well he has given me a choice to stop or try to shrink it more. Obviously going to talk it over with my family extensively, but for now I'm done with chemotherapy!
We're now researching and cross referencing recommendations about radiation and surgery. While both procedures have been used for decades some of the top doctors still have different opinions about which should be first and other aspects. I trust in God that I will get the best plan for my case, still leaving the door wide open for Him to cure me right now. The bible says so much about healing I'm convinced He is willing, able, and waiting for the right timing.
just a few verses:
1 Peter 2:23-25
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Mark 1:40-42
A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Filled with compassion Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said, “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured.
More coming soon,
All Glory To God. Amen.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Day 133 (18)
Good Afternoon,
Today is a pretty big day for my treatment. Its my 4th MRI! I know, I probably should have gave Y'all some notice, so here it is: my apt. is at 5pm. Anyway this scan will give the Doctors the information needed to tell me what we're doing next. I'll be meeting with an oncologist on Monday, Radiation Specialist on Tuesday, and Surgeon on Wednesday, so by mid week we should have all our ducks in a row. Everything else is going good, I'm feeling great and my family is all well.
Thank you for the celebration ideas, as time passes im getting more excited about a conclusion to this ordeal. I have faith in God that it wont be much longer.
Thank you for continued thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
All Glory To God. Amen
Today is a pretty big day for my treatment. Its my 4th MRI! I know, I probably should have gave Y'all some notice, so here it is: my apt. is at 5pm. Anyway this scan will give the Doctors the information needed to tell me what we're doing next. I'll be meeting with an oncologist on Monday, Radiation Specialist on Tuesday, and Surgeon on Wednesday, so by mid week we should have all our ducks in a row. Everything else is going good, I'm feeling great and my family is all well.
Thank you for the celebration ideas, as time passes im getting more excited about a conclusion to this ordeal. I have faith in God that it wont be much longer.
Thank you for continued thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
All Glory To God. Amen
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Day 124 (9)
Hey everyone,
I hope all are well, I am doing quite nicely this humid Wednesday night.
Since my last post I've gone through thin and thick and now a little more thin, so I'm in pretty good spirits.
Memorial weekend was a lot of fun; getting out into the country with some of my close mountain biking amigos. My parents were originally planning on coming until they heard plans of camping-out. I think they were more afraid of the trials myself. Anyway, it was a nice 'last hurrah' before the 6th and possible final round of chemo. My family and I also had the privilege of heading out to lake Conroe with some friends Memorial day. Victims flying off tubes and relentlessly pursuing transit on kneeboards were cheered and applauded. Great food and company, thanks.
I started my 6th round on Tuesday the 2nd and was handling like the others until about the second day. Apparently I have gotten a few pounds heavier and they increased my dosage to match. My body seemed to notice the change, which made for more dazed and nauseating days until yesterday. Right now, I'm recovering like before and hope to plan another mountain biking trip before the MRI and the doctor visits probably at the end of the month. All in all I'm thankful to be done for now and for continued blessings.
All Glory To God. Amen.
P.S. One of my good friends posed a question which has got me thinking...
"Are you going to do anything crazy after your finished with it all?"
Skydiving and the sort has crossed my mind, do you have any suggestions about how to celebrate?
I hope all are well, I am doing quite nicely this humid Wednesday night.
Since my last post I've gone through thin and thick and now a little more thin, so I'm in pretty good spirits.
Memorial weekend was a lot of fun; getting out into the country with some of my close mountain biking amigos. My parents were originally planning on coming until they heard plans of camping-out. I think they were more afraid of the trials myself. Anyway, it was a nice 'last hurrah' before the 6th and possible final round of chemo. My family and I also had the privilege of heading out to lake Conroe with some friends Memorial day. Victims flying off tubes and relentlessly pursuing transit on kneeboards were cheered and applauded. Great food and company, thanks.
I started my 6th round on Tuesday the 2nd and was handling like the others until about the second day. Apparently I have gotten a few pounds heavier and they increased my dosage to match. My body seemed to notice the change, which made for more dazed and nauseating days until yesterday. Right now, I'm recovering like before and hope to plan another mountain biking trip before the MRI and the doctor visits probably at the end of the month. All in all I'm thankful to be done for now and for continued blessings.
All Glory To God. Amen.
P.S. One of my good friends posed a question which has got me thinking...
"Are you going to do anything crazy after your finished with it all?"
Skydiving and the sort has crossed my mind, do you have any suggestions about how to celebrate?
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Day 109 (16)
Howdy everyone,
I've got great news: I finished my bookcase today : ) Go ahead and make jokes about the slowest carpenter in the world, and all I have to say in response is you can't rush master hand crafted quality. (thats a joke if you didn't pick up on it) I am far from mastery, but I've learned a lot and its been a lot of fun. Pictures will be up on facebook soon.
I've been able to enjoy a little more free time this round having my mwf labs drawn in town instead of downtown. It took a little working at it, but now I can drive there, and its just less of a hassle for the whole family.
The 5th round has been pretty similar to the others in the sense of what is happening: the tumor is still shrinking (to my knowledge) and I've held up just as well (first week-pain in the but, other two-much better). The main difference is my overall desire to get it over with. I know I still have cancer, but I am ready to 'get my life back'. I've discussed this with some of y'all and you've been really supportive. Thanks. One verse that does a great job of 'hitting me over the head' as I like to call it is
Romans 5:1-5 (NIV)
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, wea]">[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And web]">[b] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but wec]">[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
There's not much I can say about this but wow. My God is a loving God, he will provide for me through thick and thin, I have nothing but praise and thanksgiving for Him, His plan has my best interests in mind and gives me hope of a real future.
If I don't see or hear from you, have a super memorial weekend! Lets remember those who have given there lives for our freedoms.
All Glory To God. Amen.
I've got great news: I finished my bookcase today : ) Go ahead and make jokes about the slowest carpenter in the world, and all I have to say in response is you can't rush master hand crafted quality. (thats a joke if you didn't pick up on it) I am far from mastery, but I've learned a lot and its been a lot of fun. Pictures will be up on facebook soon.
I've been able to enjoy a little more free time this round having my mwf labs drawn in town instead of downtown. It took a little working at it, but now I can drive there, and its just less of a hassle for the whole family.
The 5th round has been pretty similar to the others in the sense of what is happening: the tumor is still shrinking (to my knowledge) and I've held up just as well (first week-pain in the but, other two-much better). The main difference is my overall desire to get it over with. I know I still have cancer, but I am ready to 'get my life back'. I've discussed this with some of y'all and you've been really supportive. Thanks. One verse that does a great job of 'hitting me over the head' as I like to call it is
Romans 5:1-5 (NIV)
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, wea]">[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And web]">[b] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but wec]">[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
There's not much I can say about this but wow. My God is a loving God, he will provide for me through thick and thin, I have nothing but praise and thanksgiving for Him, His plan has my best interests in mind and gives me hope of a real future.
If I don't see or hear from you, have a super memorial weekend! Lets remember those who have given there lives for our freedoms.
All Glory To God. Amen.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Day 89 (17)
Yahoo,
The doc said the tumor is continuing to shrink! So much so, that we can most likely get better 'margins' in surgery if we continue two more rounds of chemotherapy. In other words, if it keeps shrinking surgery and a recovery from it will be all around easier. Praise God.
Everything else is about the same... : )
All Glory To God. Amen
The doc said the tumor is continuing to shrink! So much so, that we can most likely get better 'margins' in surgery if we continue two more rounds of chemotherapy. In other words, if it keeps shrinking surgery and a recovery from it will be all around easier. Praise God.
Everything else is about the same... : )
All Glory To God. Amen
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Day 88 (16)
Howdy,
Have to say this has been the most 'exciting' cycle yet! After getting my way almost every weekend in the 3rd cycle, I've been completely Tomball-locked this cycle. While its been a shame not be able to get out and see friends, Its been necessary due to some nasty fever business that always seems to sneak up on the weekends.
So far our 'garden' is doing alright, but is suffering a bit in the strong sun. I sure hope the plants don't wilt too much or we wont have any fruit/veg to account for. Thus far our blueberries are holding, but its a lot of work watering them all daily.
Lots of doctor stuff coming up, had an MRI today, a surgery consult tomorrow, and an oncology apt. on Monday. For those who are wondering, surgery is most likely in our plan (unless we don't need it), the MRI and consult will help us determine if more chemotherapy is necessary for surgery and the pros cons of radiation and hopefully a timetable. I will keep y'all in the loop with the information I find out.
God Bless you all, I'm sending big prayers up for finals, guidance, and healing of course : )
All Glory To God. Amen.
Have to say this has been the most 'exciting' cycle yet! After getting my way almost every weekend in the 3rd cycle, I've been completely Tomball-locked this cycle. While its been a shame not be able to get out and see friends, Its been necessary due to some nasty fever business that always seems to sneak up on the weekends.
So far our 'garden' is doing alright, but is suffering a bit in the strong sun. I sure hope the plants don't wilt too much or we wont have any fruit/veg to account for. Thus far our blueberries are holding, but its a lot of work watering them all daily.
Lots of doctor stuff coming up, had an MRI today, a surgery consult tomorrow, and an oncology apt. on Monday. For those who are wondering, surgery is most likely in our plan (unless we don't need it), the MRI and consult will help us determine if more chemotherapy is necessary for surgery and the pros cons of radiation and hopefully a timetable. I will keep y'all in the loop with the information I find out.
God Bless you all, I'm sending big prayers up for finals, guidance, and healing of course : )
All Glory To God. Amen.
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