I got a call from the liver surgeon's office this morning asking me to come in today. I had an appointment next week, so I figured they weren't waiting until then because they had bad news.
Unfortunately the spots on my liver are cancer. I will need to have surgery to remove the half of the liver that the spots are in. When they have me open, they will see if there any tumors on the other side of the liver. If a few, they would be "burned". If a lot, they would not cut out any tumors at all (I think, and I'm hoping that I don't have the details mixed up).
Also, the doctor is going to recommend to my oncologist that I have a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan (full body) to see if there is any other cancer. If there is no other cancer, then he will go ahead with surgery. If there are tumours/cancer then they would take a different course of action.
My chemo ends on February 25th, and the surgery has to wait for at least six weeks after that - so the earliest the surgery could be is April 8th.
God has been with us throughout this whole process, both through your prayers and His will. I had the day today to have some worry, and then I gave it to God. He IS faithful and his mercies are new every morning!
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Our prayers are with you Judi. The good news still remains that the cancer hasn't grown, right? I'm glad to hear that you're going to have the PET test done. The ignorant me wonders why they didn't do that a long time ago. You have the right attitude...God's will be done and He is a God of mercy, grace and healing.
We love you and can't wait to see you Sunday ;)
You look great Judi! I have not posted for awhile but we continue to pray for you every day! How blue is Becca's hair, is there a photo somewhere? Keep smiling!
Love,
Rita & Chuck
Beth and I are asking God for a miracle. Love
Judi -- it's been a while since I've been on our site, but you've been on my mind and in my prayers. I agree with Kristen -- you DEFINITELY have the right attitude and I know you are in good hands!
We love you and will keep praying for God's will!
Love, Laura (and Danny)
Judi, your faith inspires me. I believe in miracles and will continue to pray for one. Wishing you and your family peace.
Love,
Jane
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