Today the bone biopsy revealed that Ed's cancer is in remission. Praise God.
The day ends with grateful hearts.
The spinal tap and biopsy were done in conjunction with 3 other procedures, so Ed was loopy for quite some time. He seemed to track exactly what was going on, but didn't remember anything afterwards.
The other day he fell (a side effect of the chemo), and badly skinned both knees. These are now wounds that need to be seen by specialists!
They look good, healing slowly (oh so slowly!) with only a small portion of the normal count of platelets still in his body.
The wound from the infected port is healing nicely. The specialist was pleased.
The PICC line is also doing well.
All in all, we are thrilled with the healing that is happening.
Margaret wrote a letter that reached us today too. She is at that camp in the hinterlands of the earth. She told us that not only is she the camp lifeguard----she's also got the role of nurse!!!
She's pleasantly optimistic about it.
Frankly, I'd be terrified!
Please remember her in your prayers.
For Ed, the next step is now "consolidation."
This is a set of chemotherapy treatments over two months. Different drugs will be administered, as well as some of the ones he's already had. We expect some hospitalization to occur routine to this step. Twelve of the last 18 days of hospitalization were not "routine." The bumpy start to treatment is still not over, but we are GLAD for noted improvement.
And the entire treatment should be done in 3 1/2 years.
It's hard to believe how these drugs suppress the body's natural defenses. Ed's cells are constantly being barraged with outrageously potent chemicals. They simply can't survive.
Thankful for good nutrition, quiet, peaceful rest for him. Thankful the doctor said the word "remission." Joyful news. We are trusting our LORD.
The day ends with grateful hearts.
The spinal tap and biopsy were done in conjunction with 3 other procedures, so Ed was loopy for quite some time. He seemed to track exactly what was going on, but didn't remember anything afterwards.
The other day he fell (a side effect of the chemo), and badly skinned both knees. These are now wounds that need to be seen by specialists!
They look good, healing slowly (oh so slowly!) with only a small portion of the normal count of platelets still in his body.
The wound from the infected port is healing nicely. The specialist was pleased.
The PICC line is also doing well.
All in all, we are thrilled with the healing that is happening.
Margaret wrote a letter that reached us today too. She is at that camp in the hinterlands of the earth. She told us that not only is she the camp lifeguard----she's also got the role of nurse!!!
She's pleasantly optimistic about it.
Frankly, I'd be terrified!
Please remember her in your prayers.
For Ed, the next step is now "consolidation."
This is a set of chemotherapy treatments over two months. Different drugs will be administered, as well as some of the ones he's already had. We expect some hospitalization to occur routine to this step. Twelve of the last 18 days of hospitalization were not "routine." The bumpy start to treatment is still not over, but we are GLAD for noted improvement.
And the entire treatment should be done in 3 1/2 years.
It's hard to believe how these drugs suppress the body's natural defenses. Ed's cells are constantly being barraged with outrageously potent chemicals. They simply can't survive.
Thankful for good nutrition, quiet, peaceful rest for him. Thankful the doctor said the word "remission." Joyful news. We are trusting our LORD.
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