Here is the latest news that my dad has sent out. Again I am just posting his email as he words everything better than I could. Again I will try to keep you up to date as we have more news. Thank you to all those who posted comments on the last dad post and at the moment we just long for your prayers.
Dear family & friends,
Thank you for your encouragement and your prayers. I wish you could see the messages we receive. They are filled with courage, comfort and wisdom. Being part of God’s family makes such a difference. We even receive e-mails from our Sunset School of Preaching class of 1975. The years make no difference. It is marvellous to hear from all of you and we really appreciate it. We had another meeting with my oncologist at the end of January and we asked a lot of questions. He talks about more chemo because the cancer spots are not located in one place. However second line chemo would not be as effective as first time and the side effects from this particular chemo (Irinotecan) are generally worse. He also tells us this treatment would not be curative. Indeed when we questioned him he said the statistical average for life extension from it was only 6-8 weeks. We have to think carefully about that. He also recommended we leave it for a while because the side effects reduce quality of life and currently I feel very well. Therefore we have decided not to take treatment just now. He did say that I have already exceeded the average life expectancy for this type of cancer. I have asked for a second opinion so that we can hear what another oncologist has to say before we make the next big decisions. Right now I am doing well physically. The battle with cancer is often more mental and emotional. That’s where we are just now. Again, we ask for your prayers. Thank you.
God bless.
John & Irene
2 comments:
Still praying for your family Deborah. Could I get your parents address? Thanks.:) Hope you are feeling well!!
You guys are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Please pass on our love to your parents, if possible could you e-mail me their e-mail address so that I can send them an e-mail directly. I know it must be hard on you but try not to stress too much, look after that new life growing inside you! Hope your pregnancy is going well and that you are feeling better now. Abigail is absolutely adorable by the way!!! Love you guys!.
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