I've always thought that time sped up more and more the older I get. Typically...this is true. Not the past 41 days. It's hard to believe it has only been three weeks since Kim's last biopsy, but I swear the last 41 days has felt like 411. Here is the update we received today.
Kim's surgeon, Dr. Nichols, received a report from the National Institute of Health, who seconded the opinion of PhenoPaths, which is benign tumor! This is fantastic news in that doctors at two internationally recognized labs have found no signs of malignancy in Kim's chest. This, of course, is cause for much thanksgiving, and a reminder of the power of prayer in our lives.
What we still don't know is...what is it?! So...let's go back to our list:
1)Lymphoma...no
2)Thymoma...no
3)Goiter...dunno
4)Gargoyle...seems timely
5)Skunk...possible?
6)Third boob...still hopeful!
In the mean time, we are now waiting to hear back from our oncologist that he has received a written report from the NIH. Once he has received it we will go in and discuss what happens next. Dr. Nichols has proposed a follow-up CT scan in about 3 months to get a baseline reading of the tumor and then (presumably) follow up annually to monitor whether or not it is growing.
Until then, we are grateful tonight, and hopeful for more positive news next time we see the doctor. (And I'm still on the look out for a three-cup bra! hehehe)
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Amen!
ReplyDeleteAlleluia! :) Dude enough with the 3rd boob already! It really wouldn't be attractive!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you guys! Thank the Lord!
I am so happy for you. What an ordeal. I am so greatful for prayer. It makes me feel less helpless when there is little else I can do. I am thankful for Marlene in my life and my association with your family.
ReplyDeleteThat is great news- truly! Yeah!
ReplyDeleteThank you God for this dear family, for humor, for healing and for being able to come to you for help! Thank you for answering our prayers! Amen! Love you all! Now on with your wonderful lives!!!!
ReplyDeleteSteve,
ReplyDeleteI am happy for your guys. Everyone is right, there is power in prayer.
Thought I would pass this on; I think women appreciate the humor here more than the men.
Bob (the old friend of your father-in-law)
Woman with 3 Breasts
God created woman, and she had 3 breasts.
He said to the woman, "Is there anything on you that you'd like to
change?"
She said, "Yes. Could you get rid of this middle breast?"
God snapped his fingers and it was done.
She exclaimed, holding the third breast in her hand,
"What am I going to do with this useless boob?"
And God created man.