Friday, July 30, 2010

News

We are here @ Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion IL – getting the chemo treatment. We have some changes to report.

We had a PET scan done yesterday because they wanted to get a better look at one tumor that was unclear in the CT scan done 3 weeks ago. The cancer in the lung has shrunk now to the point where it isn’t showing up on the PET scan at all; however the one they wanted to look at is showing bone involvement - two, possibly 3 ribs as well as slight involvement of 2 vertebrae.

They have changed and / or added chemo drugs because one is more effective against cancer in the bones. They have also changed the frequency of treatment from 3 weeks to 2 weeks. We have a prescription for pain meds if needed and an antibiotic for one of the side effects. They have also changed several supplements and added one.

This really isn’t the news we wanted but we have to face it and handle it. God is good and He has provided for us and we believe He will continue to do so.

Please keep us in your prayers. We know that God is in control and has a plan for our lives.

2 comments:

  1. That is great news about the lung!!!! I feel that the same will happen with the other cancer now also. I’m glad they found it now and it sounds like they are approaching the treatment to focus on this. I love you both!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay strong!!

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  2. We will keep you and Arnie in our prayers still. Stay strong and know that God will keep you. Take care... Valerie

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