It's been a while since I have posted anything. I am not even sure anyone checks here at all but have been asked to post an update. I have been of the mindset that no news is good news in regards to this blog. Needless to say, I would have preferred to have retired the site altogether than to have to reactivate it.
Where do I start? Well, as many of you know, mom has been doing well with each follow up at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. She goes several times a year and the last visit was great. Shortly after that she started having intermittent discomfort in her side. She did not think much of it as it was the same side the half lung and rib was removed. She has been tender there since the surgery. The pain started to become more frequent, then more intense. After a while she felt she should have it checked out and went to her primary care Dr. Last Thursay, her Dr. ordered an ultra sound of her side. She was to have a follow up visit to review the findings a week later. Thursday night they called and told her they had found a mass on her pancreas and would need a CAT scan the next morning. Friday she had the CAT scan and had to wait until Tuesday (yesterday, to meet with her primary care provider(PCP) for the results.) She found out that she has a 8cm x 9cm mass on the tip of her pancreas that appears suspicious. There is a possibility it could be a cyst, but they are unsure. In addition, they found another mass on her right kidney that they say is very suspicious for cancer. This was not the news we were hoping for. Mom and Dad have contacted Seattle Cancer Care and have an appt next Tuesday 7/26/11 with her Oncologist.
We are asking for prayer that in that time we will have answers, have a plan for treatment and a wonderful prognosis. This is a hard set back to hear at this time so we are still processing and trusting the Lord for His hand of protection and healing to stay on mom's life.
If you would also remember mom's 2 siblings in your prayer as well, we would be grateful. Her sister Donna is battling cancer and has it in her bones and breast. It was in her liver and lungs but as of yesterday that is gone. She has damage to her liver from the cancer / treatment so it is a huge concern as is the fact that she needs a masectomy in the next few months. The bone cancer is serioius, so we need God's intervention on her behalf. God can and has removed the cancer form the liver and lungs. Please pray for the continuation of her whole body healing.
And unbelievably, a second sibling, her brother Dean has bladder cancer. He is having a high risk surgery Thursday morning 7/22/11 at 6:30 AM. Please pray for success in the surgery and healing for him as well.
Cancer may have a grip on this family, but God holds us in His mighty hand.
A friend reminded me of His love and one of His promises in this verse this morning.
Isaiah 41:10 " Do not fear, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and help you."(This I know very well, yet some days I need the reminder. Thank you sweet Carrie)
With love,
Kimberly and family
Where do I start? Well, as many of you know, mom has been doing well with each follow up at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. She goes several times a year and the last visit was great. Shortly after that she started having intermittent discomfort in her side. She did not think much of it as it was the same side the half lung and rib was removed. She has been tender there since the surgery. The pain started to become more frequent, then more intense. After a while she felt she should have it checked out and went to her primary care Dr. Last Thursay, her Dr. ordered an ultra sound of her side. She was to have a follow up visit to review the findings a week later. Thursday night they called and told her they had found a mass on her pancreas and would need a CAT scan the next morning. Friday she had the CAT scan and had to wait until Tuesday (yesterday, to meet with her primary care provider(PCP) for the results.) She found out that she has a 8cm x 9cm mass on the tip of her pancreas that appears suspicious. There is a possibility it could be a cyst, but they are unsure. In addition, they found another mass on her right kidney that they say is very suspicious for cancer. This was not the news we were hoping for. Mom and Dad have contacted Seattle Cancer Care and have an appt next Tuesday 7/26/11 with her Oncologist.
We are asking for prayer that in that time we will have answers, have a plan for treatment and a wonderful prognosis. This is a hard set back to hear at this time so we are still processing and trusting the Lord for His hand of protection and healing to stay on mom's life.
If you would also remember mom's 2 siblings in your prayer as well, we would be grateful. Her sister Donna is battling cancer and has it in her bones and breast. It was in her liver and lungs but as of yesterday that is gone. She has damage to her liver from the cancer / treatment so it is a huge concern as is the fact that she needs a masectomy in the next few months. The bone cancer is serioius, so we need God's intervention on her behalf. God can and has removed the cancer form the liver and lungs. Please pray for the continuation of her whole body healing.
And unbelievably, a second sibling, her brother Dean has bladder cancer. He is having a high risk surgery Thursday morning 7/22/11 at 6:30 AM. Please pray for success in the surgery and healing for him as well.
Cancer may have a grip on this family, but God holds us in His mighty hand.
A friend reminded me of His love and one of His promises in this verse this morning.
Isaiah 41:10 " Do not fear, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and help you."(This I know very well, yet some days I need the reminder. Thank you sweet Carrie)
With love,
Kimberly and family
4 comments:
Wow, I hardly even know what to say. I am so sorry to hear that Ladeva and her siblings are continuing to struggle with major health issues. Thank you Kim for keeping us all posted on what is happening.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this trying time, Cathy
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Love and hugs to Aunt Ladeva and all of you.
Love,
Becky Dahlin Spalding.
What a difficult time for all of you. I will continue to pray that you continue to feel God's hand in all of this. Sandy
I am so sorry, Sandy M. is my friend here from Port Angeles,I have never met Ladeva but feel i know her,She is one strong brave lady. and also her sister Donna & brother,I have put all of you on my prayer list, hang in there,I pray for no pain for you,God is good, thank you Sandyfor keeping me posted,Love Chris
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