On Friday I had an appointment with my oncologist at Vanderbilt. They have decided to give my body a break after the radiation for at least a few weeks. I will go back mid September for tests, then begin chemotherapy in early October. The treatments will be every-other week for 6-9 months.
Even though this is not the news I wanted to hear, I have complete faith in God and the medical team that they know best. They seem to feel that the chance for recurrence is high and hope that this chemotherapy treatment will prevent future tumors from forming.
Thank you to everyone for continuing to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I am looking forward to these few weeks off to recuperate!
Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Proverbs 15:13 A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Just a week to go...
I'm on the home stretch! I'm still in Nashville this week doing daily radiation therapy. One week from today I have my last treatment and will have the doctor's appointment that will tell us if I will need to receive six months of chemotherapy. So, that is where prayers can be directed to now. Thank you all who have followed along, prayed, visited, stayed with me in Nashville, mailed cards, sent positive thoughts, and been such a huge support system through this all.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you with my righteous hands.
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