My dear friend,
It feels as
if I’m on a roller coaster right now with the scenery changing every
moment! But, I know that happens at the start of any cancer
diagnosis. Things will settle down. It encourages me to know you are
riding this roller coaster with me. Thank you for praying.
Yesterday
Dr. Richie-Gillespie did a biopsy of my forearm. I was impressed
with the good care I received at the hospital in the day surgery
unit. The doctors and nurses were very friendly and warm, and took
care of me with competence and care.
The frozen
section taken at the time of the operation showed a malignant
sarcoma of the muscle. As we thought, this is a serious diagnosis.
The tumor is aggressive and Dr. Richie-Gillespie told us that
chemotherapy and radiation are both needed to shrink the tumor. So,
it seems as if chemo will be the first thing I’m facing.
Today I had
a CAT scan to check for any spread of the tumor. I won’t hear the
results of the scan until November 7th when I see an
oncology doctor, Dr. Juarez, at my local hospital. I met her before
and like her very much. Dr. Richie-Gillespie will work with her in
managing my treatment. I am so grateful to God for providing these
wonderful doctors.
Please
continue to pray for strength day by day as the roller coaster
lurches on its way.
It does me
good to know you’re praying and I appreciate you lots.
Lots of
love,
June
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