Today was a difficult day for me. I saw my oncologist this morning, and he informed me that my cancer is a cronic disease that I will deal with for the rest of my life with on and off treatment. I was under the impression that I would have my chemo treatment for a specific time period and be healed again. The reality was hard for me to handle and I shed a lot of tears after the news.
This afternoon we went to get a second opinion and the Dr. agreed that this disease will follow me my whole life, but it is very feasible to get it in to remission and it's possible that it might be in remission for a long time. My mom and I both felt more comfort and much more positive about my future.
I know that I have MANY people praying for me and that God is in control of my situation, so I am trying to have peace and know that "all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose".
We went to the surgeon's office this morning also to see if I could have surgery to insert my port-a-cath sooner than originally scheduled, and they moved my surgery up to tomorrow (Friday) at 1:00 p.m. This is great because now I'll be ready for my chemo as soon as I can get it.
Thank you for all your prayers from the bottom of my heart. It's still a long road, but please continue to pray. I love you all!
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You're in my thoughts daily.
ReplyDeleteDearest Jana,
ReplyDeleteGod is always in your corner and so am I. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
BEtty J.
As we talked about, it's really easy to get discouraged when all you're hearing is hopelessness from doctors. But God continues to be in control -- yes even of doctors and insurance companies! Your spirit throughout this has been so positive - you are an example for everyone going through difficult times. We love you Jana!
ReplyDeleteLori & Kelsey
Dearest Jana,
ReplyDeleteYou and your family continue to be in my prayers.
Love,
Amy
The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom (what)shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life: Of whom(what)shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
ReplyDeleteOh, Lord how wonderful You are, that all our hope is in You and not in the ideas or wisdom of man. Your hands are not too small or too weak to continue to uphold Jana, nor is Your power to weak to heal her. We put our faith and trust in You, the Mighty God, the Great Physician. We thank You for what You have done, and what You are going to do. We praise Your holy name! Amen.
In Him,
Donna
Hey Jana-girl,
ReplyDeleteStay strong. We're with you all the way. I think about you every day and pray for your strength and recovery. Love you,
Heidi
Hey Jana Banana,
ReplyDeleteBoy you have all kinds of nick names! Praying that the perfect treatment plan is designed for you. Hope you are feeling better. My mom was impressed with how well you were getting around on Friday. Wish I could think of some way to help. If any of you think of anything let me know. Love to all of the Alden clan,
Shelley