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Here is the latest. Had CT scan last Wed and saw my doc last Thu. Chemo is not working. The CT scan showed growth in several tumors located in my abdomen and around my ovaries. Doc ordered a bone scan and a heart scan to see if anything was going on, especially since I have been complaining about pain in my upper back area. The scan of my heart came back great, but the bone scan showed interval progression of cancer to the thoracic and lumbar spine and ribs.
At this time, there is not a type II study, so we are trying another chemo. This one is administered through my port every four weeks. Today was the first day and so far, so good. They game me an anti-nausea med and a steroid med prior to chemo. Due to the side effects of the chemo, I had to keep my hands and feet on ice - I am not kidding. It was very strange and uncomfortable. The side effect they are trying to avoid is blisters on my hands and feet. On the bright side, there is the possibility that my hair might come back!
I will go for another treatment in four weeks. In four weeks after that I will have another complete set of scans to see if there is any reduction in tumor size. That is right at the time I am supposed to serve on an Emmaus team, so I need everyone to pray for God to handle the timing of everything.
The title of this blog came from the question posed to me by my brother-in-law after we talked about the chemo no longer working. As I ponder that question, the Peace of Christ gift allows me to honestly say that I am not really concerned. God is completely in charge and I know he has plans for my life - plans that will glorify Him. The deeper question for me is really "Have I been spending enough time with God that I would hear Him when He speaks to me? Would I even know His plans?" Having cancer gives me a unique opportunity to spread His message, but have I really been doing that? Have I really been looking for opportunities to share the Peace of Christ, the Good News, the Answer? Have I been a light to others that they would want to know about God? Probably not. However, there is always tomorrow..
At this time, there is not a type II study, so we are trying another chemo. This one is administered through my port every four weeks. Today was the first day and so far, so good. They game me an anti-nausea med and a steroid med prior to chemo. Due to the side effects of the chemo, I had to keep my hands and feet on ice - I am not kidding. It was very strange and uncomfortable. The side effect they are trying to avoid is blisters on my hands and feet. On the bright side, there is the possibility that my hair might come back!
I will go for another treatment in four weeks. In four weeks after that I will have another complete set of scans to see if there is any reduction in tumor size. That is right at the time I am supposed to serve on an Emmaus team, so I need everyone to pray for God to handle the timing of everything.
The title of this blog came from the question posed to me by my brother-in-law after we talked about the chemo no longer working. As I ponder that question, the Peace of Christ gift allows me to honestly say that I am not really concerned. God is completely in charge and I know he has plans for my life - plans that will glorify Him. The deeper question for me is really "Have I been spending enough time with God that I would hear Him when He speaks to me? Would I even know His plans?" Having cancer gives me a unique opportunity to spread His message, but have I really been doing that? Have I really been looking for opportunities to share the Peace of Christ, the Good News, the Answer? Have I been a light to others that they would want to know about God? Probably not. However, there is always tomorrow..
posted by Kelli @ 4:40 PM
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