MJN Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Just wanted to update you on today's visit and the week's answers to prayer - The doctor decided that we can use the medicine that we were hoping for! I will start it next week and go back on April 8 for a follow up. The drug is made for my situation and is not a chemo drug. It actually starves the blood supply to the cancer and shrinks it. We should know by April 8 if I'll have any side effects from the medicine, plus I'll get my monthly bone iv medicine then. I'll go for a chest xray in four weeks after I've started the medicine. If it the cancer has shrunk, then we know it's going to work for me. If it hasn't, then I'll start chemo. This week has been full of excitement as we got word that the Rx company approved the drug treatment. This drug is expensive, $4500 a month, and so people have to get approval from their ins. Rx company or use a drug payment program. We were doing the happy dance when we found out that we will have to pay $50 for a 90 day supply! Woo hoo!!! God has once again proven himself FAITHFUL in this journey! Another praise is that I have slept two nights this week for 7.5 hours! This is huge as I've been sleeping only 4-5 since the summer. Yay!! Some specific prayer requests: *Please continue to pray for us as we move forward. We have a race set before us that we need to run with perserverance. (Heb. 12:1) We often ask the Lord to raise up intercessors, when we are tired and weary. :-) We can't do this alone! *Pray that the drug has minimal side effects for me. *Pray that the drug works so perhaps I don't have to do chemo. *Pray that we will remember all that God has done for us. We don't want to forget anything! *Pray that we will continue to have peace that this treatment plan will work. *Pray that as I get off the steroid this week, that I will have no back pain or nerve pain. So far, so good for the pain. I have a lot of water retention, but I understand that is normal when coming off the steroid. The doctor said the water retention should fix itself after being off of it in a week. I finish the tapering off on Wed. next week. Pray that it does, because it's uncomfortable. I feel like if somebody stuck me with a pin, I'd pop! Thank you so much for interceding for us! Love in Christ, Molly and Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 God is faithful and good! Continuing to keep you in prayer. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomofSeven Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Going through a similar situation, I can relate to almost everything you requested, except for the chemo-substitute. Wow, I wish they had something like that for me. I start chemo in a week. Since my diagnosis, I've been interceding for about 5 people with cancer and it seems the Lord keeps bringing a new person to me each week. It's a wonderful way to stay outward focused and not just dwell on my own health issues. Consider it pure joy my brothers when you face trials of many kinds - James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 :grouphug: and continued prayers here. May your burden be light as HE carries you through this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm so glad to hear this report, PTL. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Glad to hear the good news! You will remain in my thoughts, Molly. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thank you for the update. Continuing to pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 You are in my continued thoughts and prayers. I see the Lord working in your life and praise Him for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Molly, continuing to pray for you and your family. What a wonderful update. God is SO good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Just wanted to update you on today's visit and the week's answers to prayer - The doctor decided that we can use the medicine that we were hoping for! I will start it next week and go back on April 8 for a follow up. The drug is made for my situation and is not a chemo drug. It actually starves the blood supply to the cancer and shrinks it. We should know by April 8 if I'll have any side effects from the medicine, plus I'll get my monthly bone iv medicine then. I'll go for a chest xray in four weeks after I've started the medicine. If it the cancer has shrunk, then we know it's going to work for me. If it hasn't, then I'll start chemo. This week has been full of excitement as we got word that the Rx company approved the drug treatment. This drug is expensive, $4500 a month, and so people have to get approval from their ins. Rx company or use a drug payment program. We were doing the happy dance when we found out that we will have to pay $50 for a 90 day supply! Woo hoo!!! God has once again proven himself FAITHFUL in this journey! Another praise is that I have slept two nights this week for 7.5 hours! This is huge as I've been sleeping only 4-5 since the summer. Yay!! Some specific prayer requests: *Please continue to pray for us as we move forward. We have a race set before us that we need to run with perserverance. (Heb. 12:1) We often ask the Lord to raise up intercessors, when we are tired and weary. :-) We can't do this alone! *Pray that the drug has minimal side effects for me. *Pray that the drug works so perhaps I don't have to do chemo. *Pray that we will remember all that God has done for us. We don't want to forget anything! *Pray that we will continue to have peace that this treatment plan will work. *Pray that as I get off the steroid this week, that I will have no back pain or nerve pain. So far, so good for the pain. I have a lot of water retention, but I understand that is normal when coming off the steroid. The doctor said the water retention should fix itself after being off of it in a week. I finish the tapering off on Wed. next week. Pray that it does, because it's uncomfortable. I feel like if somebody stuck me with a pin, I'd pop! Thank you so much for interceding for us! Love in Christ, Molly and Family :grouphug: Mollie! Praise the Lord for His faithfulness endures throughout all generations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Molly, your update is indeed an answer to prayer. Wow! You will remain in my prayers. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinatucker Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Im so sorry to hear you have to go through this at this time but you seem to have a very good out look on things. Im glad to hear your appt went the direction you were hoping. I am on a chemo therepy drug now but not for cancer. Its not a lot of fun! Kristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Molly... Thanks for the update! I'll keep you in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Praying for you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean too Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Molly and Amy, I will keep you both in prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 :grouphug:Sending prayers your way.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Molly, I will continue to pray that God will give you strength and perseverance through this journey. You are such a tremendous inspiration to me and I am so honored to have you on my prayer list. Blessings from a sister-in-Christ, Lisa :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Molly and Amy, continuing to keep both of you in my thoughts. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 This is great news! And remember to give thanks for the doctors, nurses, PA's, researchers and others who give so much to help us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Wonderful news! Thank you for updating and sharing. We will continue praying. :grouphug: I do not know you but think of you often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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