It was a long day at the hospital today, and at the end of it, not the results we had hoped for, but we accept it from God's hand. The good news is that the tumor looks stable, but the cysts have grown since the last scan. The doctor reminded us that the chemo doesn't have any effect on the cysts, just the tumor.
If the cysts get dangerously large, the only way to deal with them would be with brain surgery. But they would not take that risk unless absolutely necessary because of the location in the center of the brain. His brain surgery last year was relatively easy because the large cyst was off to the left.
So, could you please pray that these cysts would not continue to grow, and that the Lord would prevent him from needing another brain surgery? Thanks, it means so much to hear that others are praying.
The doctor also reminded us that we are in this for the long haul. Nathan will have MRI scans every three months for a few years, and then every 6 months for about 10 years, because these tumors and cysts tend to regrow. But his chemo treatments will end by November.
By the way, we did go to see Kirk, but he was just getting out of a follow up procedure to check on the vessels in his brain, so we visited with Rima for a while. Kirk's doctor was confident that he got all the AVM, but it seems like his recovery will be a long road. Hopefully, Nathan can go visit him in a few days.
If anything, all this is a cure for complacency, and a motivation to seek the Lord in prayer.
Abby's Best Friend Izzy
14 years ago
9 comments:
awww honey! I've got Calif + Ore on it. Sooo, we re-group and crank it up! [I pray for your strength too] Sure love you...
SMILE, it shows the advisary it's not working and you're BELIEVING!
If you need anything...!
thanks, Glenda!
(((Big Hugs!!)))
Love you guys and know we will be praying, for the long haul.
So glad you have the Lord, I can't imagine doing it without Him. Nathan is an amazing boy and you both are such an example to us of trusting in God. We are blessed through you. Thank you for sharing the faith He gives you. We know how to pray now! Wish I was there to hug and sit with you. And clean your house.
How did you know it needed cleaning? It would be a boost to have you here.
Don't forget that the battle is the Lord's. Eph 6:11...I will put on God's whole armor, that I may be able successfully to STAND UP against the strategies and the deceits of the Devil. Stop letting what you hear from non-believing medical staff bring you down. Isn't this life on earth a "long haul" any way your cards are dealt? No, it isn't the news we were expecting, but so what! The hospital is just giving us a peek inside Nathan's head, not his heart. They aren't in control of Nathan's testimony for God. Remember 1 Peter 5:6-11. Don't get distracted, stay in Faith.
Love you.
-Nic
tHank you for this update Darlene. We are continuing to pray for Nathan and that the cysts would STOP growing!
Just read this post. Please know of my intense prayers being uplifted. Blessings to you all!
Just got caught up after weeks and weeks of staying off the computer. Add us to the list of people praying for Nathan. God bless.
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