MJN Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 last week's visit. He took lots of blood and ordered a PET scan. Please pray for us as go to hear what the results are. I'm a little nervous, but trusting God knows what is best and has ordered my steps. I'll post an update as soon as I can. Thanks for praying! Molly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Waiting is a frustrating ordeal. Hope you get good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 We'll be praying for you at our house Molly, with all our hearts. I hope the news is good. :grouphug: Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Prayers for you, Molly! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Praying here too. It's so awful to wait for test results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thinking and praying for you today. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Keeping you in prayer. Hugs to you (((Molly))) :grouphug: Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 :grouphug: Prayers:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) OK, here's the update. The PET scan shows I have a 2 in x 2 in lung cancer. I've never smoked, but lived with two smoking parents. The cancer drained into my spine and began eating my bones. This has happened since October 19 until January 15. We can see the changes on the xrays. The previous two times I threw my back out in early summer, my spine was perfect and that was also in a location higher up in my mid back. So, the time I fell off the steps, the bones had weakened in my lower spine. As my primary care doctor said, "I believe God orchestrated that fall so that you could move on to the next doctor who could get you a diagnosis as to why you're still having nerve pain." It is truly amazing to look back and see how God has worked it all out. So, the recommedation is to begin radiation next Monday for two weeks on my lower spine that is being eaten up by the cancer. They will also do a CT scan next week using a needle bioposy to get a piece of the lung cancer, so we'll know what kind we're dealing with. The dr. can figure out what chemotherapy he will use and that will start sometime in the next few weeks. We were surprised it was lung cancer since I've never smoked, but we are so grateful that it is small and caught early on. We're also very thankful that it was not one of the really bad cancers (of course, this one is bad enough, but I mean brain tumor or you're eat up with cancer type of outcome), that allow you a short time to live and that we were given an optimistic outcome. It could've been SO much worse! God has a plan for all of this and of course, I'd never have chosen this path, but we have full assurance that He knows what He is doing. Our lives are His completely and we will rest in His arms as He travels with us in this journey. We covet your prayers as I begin radiation and chemotherapy in the next few weeks. Trusting in Him, Molly Edited February 8, 2009 by MJN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 God bless you! What an exhausting day for all of you. I'll pray you through all of your treatment and for a quick healing. I'm glad they are getting started right away! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Praise God you were able to catch it early. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 God has a plan for all of this and of course, I'd never have chosen this path, but we have full assurance that He knows what He is doing. Our lives are His completely and we will rest in His arms as He travels with us in this journey. We covet your prayers as I begin radiation and chemotherapy in the next few weeks. Trusting in Him, Molly Molly, you can take steps to make the radiation and chemo a little more tolerable. There are foods and vitamins that will support your body during the onslaught of treatment and will strengthen your immune system. You can come out on the other side in better health! Best wishes and our prayers are with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 nutritionist at Cancer Treatments for America for 15 years. I'm going to inhale his advice. Thanks for the suggestion! Molly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I am just amazed at how very strong you are in dealing with this . I will keep your family and your physicians in my prayers. Early diagnosis is crucial and attitude comes next. You have both on your side. I am sorry you are having to face this . Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Molly, God bless you and see you through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Molly, I'm so glad that you got a good prognosis from the doctor! Do make sure you have lots of support as you go through radiation and chemo, as you'll need extra rest and help. Keep us updated. Wendi P.S. Scary to hear this, as my parents smoked heavily while I was growing up, and dh's parents, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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