The CT scan cames back with "mixed response". The tumor in the pancreas shrunk (yeah) but the spots in the liver grew (boo!). There aren't any new spots (yeah!) but the liver spots that grew are troubling (boo!). Dr. Hamm recommended moving forward with the current treatment and reminded us that it is still early in the treatment plan. We are only on treatment #4 of 12. They went ahead and took blood to do the tumor marker and we will get those back tomorrow. They expect that to be down as it was last time.
I don't know what to think, we can't let every little case of bad news shake us up. We have to keep our eye on the big picture. The treatment is 6 months for a reason. This is a marathon not a sprint. Feels like a long a$$ marathon (pardon my french) but none the less it is really just another day on cancer island.
I was thinking of my last post. "Wouldn't it be great if we had a Christmas miracle on the CT scan?" It would have but His grace and love is sufficient. He gave His only son to us. That is more than enough.
Enough:
by: Chris Tomlin
All of You is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough
His grace and love is enough for this Christmas. And we are thankful for the progress so far. The progress so far means we don't need to move to TX or visit Boston this week. And whatever the future holds is still in God hands.
Prayers that God answers us with a future clear CT scan (in all organs) and a Merry Christmas this week.
Merry CHRISTmas!!
5 comments:
SOME good news is certainly better than no improvement so that is certainly a fact to focus on and be thankful for! We will continue to pray for you guys and wish you a very Merry Christmas.
Love,
-Kelly I.
Sorry to hear about the mixed results, but 1 and 1 is much better than 0 and 2. It is a marathon and not a sprint, so please don't be discouraged by the results. Craig knows that the average player runs 4-7 miles in a game to score just that one goal.
There are a wealth of people offering a lot of prayers for you guys this CHRISTmas season. Kiss and hug each other, for that is the best present.
Our prayers continue to be with you! I am happy to hear that you had some good news. Focus on the positive and keep your faith! - Liz
Thankful that the tumor has shrunk and still praying that it shrinks all the way and for no spots on the liver. I agree with Coach Blair - kiss and hug each other, the girls and then each other again. Know that all of us are praying very hard for you and wish you all a Merry CHRISTmas!! Love you all lots and lots!
:) woot woot!
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