The Facts - Cancer Free!

Diagnosis: One quarter-size malignant tumor
Location: Lower lobe of left lung
Treatment: Surgery & Chemotherapy - Successful!
Prognosis: Excellent
Chance of Recurrence: Small
In case you haven't heard, Rhonda has been declared cancer free by her oncologist!!!

Thank you to all the friends and family who have expressed their concern, support, and encouragement. Praise the Lord that Rhonda's tumor was found early. The process of diagnosis and planning treatment went quickly in March, and recovery from surgery progressed smoothly across April. The four months of chemotherapy ended in mid-September. Now, on to recovery from the chemo. The doctor says it may take up to six months for Rhonda to regain her physical strength, so please keep praying!

Friday, March 20, 2009

The Past Two Weeks

As you may have heard, Rhonda was diagnosed with lung cancer last week on Wednesday, March 11. She had been having some sinus problems since Hurricane Ike blew through in the fall and ended up having a chest x-ray. What looked like a smudge on her x-ray film turned out to be a quarter size malignant (cancerous) tumor in the bottom lobe of her left lung. The oncologist she is working with said that it has probably been there for years and is unrelated to her sinus problems. Rhonda wasn't experiencing any symptoms that would suggest she had a tumor in her lung and she has never smoked. Praise the Lord that the doctors found it when they did and that another 5 or 10 years didn't pass without us knowing about it. 

Since her diagnosis, Rhonda has had lots of tests to check for other tumors and any spread of the cancer (metastasis). Praise the Lord again because yesterday, Thursday, the oncologist told her all of those tests came back negative. As best the doctor can tell, the cancer hasn't spread. Thursday afternoon Rhonda and David met with a surgeon and scheduled surgery for next Thursday March 26th. 
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Rhonda, David, Katie and Kevin:
    Remember the poem "Footprints in the Sand"?

    During trying times, He will carry you and your burdens as well when you let Him.

    You will not be alone!

    Love you,
    Lee, Cindy and Sean

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  2. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 6:35 PM

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  3. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Thanks for sharing the blog information. Rhonda, you have so many people lifting you up in prayer. As you know, we have a very spiritual campus and many prayer warriors at LJIS. The irony is that you have been so instrumental in helping create such a prayerful campus, and now we are all praying for you!!

    Danny Massey

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  4. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Rhonda,

    We will be praying for you in faith, knowing that God will bring healing. Know how very much you are loved!!!

    Many Blessings,

    Doug, Marlene, Jordan, and Hannah Wright

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  5. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Rhonda!!!
    May God give you comfort and peace as you travel this hard road. We love you and are keeping you in our prayers!!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Rhonda,
    So glad to hear that all is going well.
    Katie,
    Thank you for keeping us all posted.
    Hearne family,
    You are in my thoughts and prayers. The kids have been asking about you. They are praying, too.
    Kara

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