Posted on 06/29/2022 6:38:39 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
The story starts during September of 2021. Started feeling weak, a type of weakness I now know is nothing to mess with. Finally on 11/3 went to family doctor who ordered immediate blood work. Hemoglobin low enough (5.2) they called me to go to the ER.
Had a unit of blood locally then on to Fort Wayne for more. Spent a day getting hemoglobin up then a day cleaning out for testing. We’d always used Cologuard but probably should have done more.
11/6 was a Saturday went in for colonoscopy and endoscopy. Had a tumor on colon high up on my right. Followed with CTs had a liver lesion and an enlarged lymph node in chest. So Stage 4.
Of course, devastated. The stats aren’t good. But each Stage 4 is its own circumstance.
After scans, PET scan, MRI my case went before Parkview’s “Tumor Board”. By the way, Parkview based out of Fort Wayne, it’s doctors and nurses have been perfect. And the tumor board idea to direct treatment is brilliant.
So went with 4 chemotherapy sessions 2 weeks apart to begin.
They have so much they do and give you now to keep the chemo from making you sick it’s amazing.
So re-scan after those 4 and decide to go after the liver lesion. The liver surgeon- a brilliant man, Nick Sich, never called it anything but a tumor- went and got it in a 5-hour surgery on 2/22. Said it took 2 years off his life. It was right by the nest of veins/arteries at top of liver, 2 of 3 main ones went with it.
Then re-scan and restart chemo adding a third stronger chemo. We’ve done that seven times every 2 weeks.
So now we will look again at everything, may have radiation if that lymph node still looks bad but otherwise we’re near taking the original tumor out and moving on with our life!
My prayer, because I’m personally ready for any eventuality, but if the Lord sees fit and thinks they need me, to keep me around a bit to help Shirley and our girls Kathryn and Barbra negotiate this disaster of a world.
Any prayers along that line are welcome! Thanks to all!
Praying for the sick to get well.
Prayers up.
Heavenly Father, You are the Great I AM, Master of Everything, There is nothing that escapes you. We are coming together for corporate prayer for John W, a fellow Freeper who has his trust in You. We pray for complete healing and that through these trying times for him and his family,this will be an opportunity for testimony of Salvation for those friends and family members who need Jesus. Holy Spirit guide any decisions that need to be made by John or the medical staff. Please give John W. and his family strength knowing that You are in the midst of this storm and that You are in control. We pray in the Precious Jesus Name, Amen
Prayers up!
Prayers Up !
Prayers respectfully offered.
((((Prayers Ascending))))
Prayers up for John and family.
Prayers up for continued healing!!!
Prayers lifting.
For faith, and strength.
Prayers for John.
May God bless you with strength and peace as you go through this time. When my son had cancer (remission 12 years) he said what kept him going was prayer and laughter, lots of laughter. 🙏🤣
Prayers up for him and his family.
Prayers up. May God Bless.
Thank you to all my Free Republic folks. Prayers on top of prayers can do nothing but good. Thank you Diana.
My pleasure, John. Get well! :)
Any friend of Diana in Wisconsin is a friend of mine. You’re in my thoughts, John W.
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