Dad met with one of his doctors this morning. The good news is, the PET scan showed no signs of the cancer tumor either!!! We felt this, along with the results of the EGD, was good news. The tumor responded as they hoped and we all prayed it would, and it shrunk to out of visible sight!!! Praise God that Dad's body responded so well to the treatment, and that the cancer looks like it has dissolved.
Now, continue praying, because Mom and Dad are faced with a difficult decision. The doctor they spoke with today said that there still could be the microscopic cells hiding in the tissue. We all knew this was possible. This is a reason for wanting to go ahead with the surgery, to remove any possible infected tissue, and make sure that we get all the cancer out.
Dad would really like not to have the surgery. If he chooses not to, the doctor told us that the chances of the cancer coming back are 70%, and possibly more aggressive than this first time.
If he chooses to have the surgery, it will be a very difficult surgery and possibly a very difficult recovery. Not sure how it will effect Dad's quality of life after surgery long term.
They will not meet with the surgeon until Monday, for the preop. They will discuss all of this, and make the final decision at that point. If Dad decides to go ahead with the surgery as we originally planned, then the surgery will be the next morning, the 22nd.
Dad and Mom will have their minds and hearts on this all weekend. Please pray that Dad will hear the voice of the Lord behind him saying, "this is the way, walk in it." Only God knows what tomorrow holds, how all this will play out. Thank you for praying.
I will be down in Houston on Monday for the appointment with the surgeon. I will let all of you know asap as to what Dad decides about the surgery.
Praying with you, JJ
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11 comments:
Thankful to hear the updates!! Praising God with you guys!!! Will continue to lift you all up in prayer as you are sensitive to HIS leading!
Love you guys, Jayme Heider
The Bonham home is praying and I have ask the Young Marrieds class to pray.
We are in awe at the strength
God has given you to fight this and know He will continue to be your all in all.
Praying for everyone of you.
Blake and Lisa Sanders
Praise GOD for his mercies, faithfulness, and miracles he still performs. What great news !!! Pop's, the boys and I are still praying for you all every night at super. It is so touching to hear Mark and Ty lifting Mike in prayer, and they NEVER FORGET. We love you all, and will continue to pray...Cindy Collins
So glad to hear the great news! PTL!!!
What wonderful news! I'll be praying for wisdom and guidance for you all as you decide the next step in this journey. with love and prayer,
Allison C
(Jenn's friend/co-worker/bridesmaid)
Thrilled to hear the good news about the amazing progress and success of the therapy to this point. The Cumbie family continues to keep Mike and all of you in our regular prayers.
Guy
Oh, how we will definitely lift your sweet mom and dad up heavily this weekend as they pray over this difficult decision! Praying for God to speak clearly, give them great wisdom and PEACE. That there would be no doubt or confusion when the decision is made.
JJ & team, thank you so much for the faithful updates. We are praying for all of you during this time.
Love you much,
Kristin & Anthony
Mike has already manifested amazing strength through his faith in the Lord's provisions. May we all experience God's peace in knowing, "by Faith", that this challenge will "work together for good" for Mike ("one who truly loves God')
Hebrews 11:32-40 says ...
And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection. Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
From Jim Reeves
I just received this news today and I want you to know I am joining others in prayer for you Mike, Jan and family. My love to all of you. Eunice (Hitt) Fisher
Praise God the tumor is gone! I will be continually praying with you this weekend that you see clearly what direction God is leading you. I will keep on praying for that peace and strength beyond our comprehension. We love you all so much.
You are a blessing and an inspiration to me......
Brenda
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