Hello,
Well, I am in my fifth round of the reolysin treatment. I had my CT scan yesterday and the results aren't all that good. My tumors have grown 15% since January. That was really alarming because the last CT showed that one of my tumors had hallowed out (lost cancer cells). Now, that one has filled back in. In the past, it took 2 years for my tumors to grow 20% which raises the question "why such a fast growth"? I asked my doctor and she said that as the cancer progresses and reaches closer to the end stages (stage 4) it will grow faster and faster. This obviously isn't good. Yes, I am a little scared and worried. I know that God has a plan and I know that all of this is in His hands, but it still worries me. I will stay on reolysin for this month and next month and I will have another CT scan in July. If my tumors show any more growth, then it is apparent that this drug isn't working and I will have to choose another drug. My doctor says that the next best option is an antibody that gets injected once a week. Yes, that is a lot of traveling, but if it works, it is worth it.
Please keep praying for my family as they are going through this rough time.
Thanks for all of your prayers and your support!
Heather Shannon
Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so proud of you. Aunt Gail
ReplyDeleteI love you Heather! God has a plan. Wish I had wiser, more encouraging words for you but that's all I know. God has a plan. Keep us updated and know that we'll do what we can to make things easier for ya. (((hugs)))
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ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. Every time I hear you talk or write, I feel Jesus presence all over. I will keep praying for you and your family, for the one thing I did learn when I went through the bout of cancer was to pray for the family, for I never realized what they went through.
I would love to have a prayer vidual for you if you would like that. If you're interested call me and I will tell you more.
I love all the awesome talks we had at warner camp and I'm looking forward to are talks this year.
Love ya lots,
your sister in Christ, Rhonda N.