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!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Surgery complete

I just got word that Rhonda is out of surgery. David will get to see her in about an hour.

9 comments:

  1. Glad she is out and things went well. The angels are with all of you.

    Cathy Senecal

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  2. What a great idea this blog is! Thank you, Katie. I forgot to remind your grandmother that patients look pretty awful when they first come out of any surgery. But she will improve fast.
    Still praying.
    Love,
    Kathryn Presley

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  3. I know you are glad the surgery part is over. All praise and glory to God! You are all in our prayers.


    Mona Davis

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  4. Hey Hearne Family,
    It's Melissa way over here in Louisiana and I have about 150 7th and 8th graders praying for all of you. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date. Rhonda... I am praying for you and know that everything will be fine for you all.
    M

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  5. Thanks, David for calling me with the update! I was so glad to hear that the surgery was over and that the surgeon felt like they had gotten everything. God does answer prayers!! Please give Rhonda a hug for me!

    Sharon

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  6. So thankful to hear that the surgery is over. Now the recovery begins. Prayers continue. Thanks, Katie, for setting up this blog. Helps to know how to pray more specifically. Love to you all.
    Phyllis Dorman

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  7. Thanks, Katie, for updating this. You're doing a fantastic job! I'm praying all of you will rest well tonight.
    Sallie

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  8. Hey Rhonda,
    What the heck, girl? How many times did I tell you to lay off the cigs?! JK!
    Truly, though, we are praising God and thanking him for a good report and for staying so close to y'all through all this. We've got New Mexico praying for you. Well, at least part of it!
    Wish I was there to pamper you while you recuperate. Love you and yours!
    Penny and Bruce

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  9. Everyone at LJI is so happy things went well in the surgery! Many people here are praying and sending out thoughts to Rhonda and family. We love you Rhonda and miss you already!

    God bless,
    Dede Hart

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