During surgery, nearby lymph nodes will be biopsied to determine if cancer cells have spread to them. Rhonda won't know the results of the biopsy until 3 weeks after surgery when she sees the oncologist again. A short round of chemotherapy would be necessary only if cancer cells are present in the lymph nodes. Be praying that the biopsy will be negative!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Surgery: What's a Lobectomy????
Thursday, March 26th Rhonda will be the second patient to go into surgery. The surgeon will remove the lower lobe of her left lung which is where the tumor is located. This kind of operation is called a "lobectomy". The "Patient's Guide to Lung Surgery" website on the left has lots of information if you're interested in knowing more about the procedure. By removing the entire lobe, the surgeon can be sure to get all of the cancerous cells surrounding the tumor which can be hard to do when removing only a tumor. He wants to be sure to get all of the cancer cells so another tumor doesn't form and/or they spread to another part of the body.
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Hey Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteI was stunned when I heard about the diagosis, but already see God's hand preparing you for the healing that's coming! Isn't it great to know that God uses EVERYTHING and ANYTHING to accompish His purpose in our lives... even a sinus infection! WOW!
It's been five years since my heart attack, and I still thank God that on that Easter Sunday morning, the premiere cardiologist in our area was at the hospital, in the cath lab, just finishing up another angioplasty/stent, when they brought me in. I'm just sorry that other guy had to have a heart attack for God to put the doctor and his staff in place for ME!!!
Hang in there... God has already put everything in place for us to give Him glory for what He's done and will do!
Be blessed,
Ronnie Hendricks
I will be sure and whip up and brussel sprout casserole for your recovery period!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for your peace, strength, and healing without any complications. As well as that clear biopsy report!
Hang in there!
Michele and Gregg Smith
Rhonda-
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know I'm praying for you and the doctors this morning! God knows that we need our youth sponsor extraordinaire back up on her feet soon - and Gabe still hasn't cooked us dinner yet - he needs you back in skills for living - ha-ha! I know you're gonna do great - hang in there!!
Love,
Kelly Dawson
You are never out of His hands. God will be glorified through this, Rhonda is a gift to us at LJI. We love her tons, Sabrina
ReplyDeleteHey Rhonda -
ReplyDeleteWe are all thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers today. I bet it's one day you wish you were at work - lol! I pray the surgery goes smoothly. I know you are a trooper!
Love ya,
Julie Engelking
You were added, anynomously, to the LJ St. Michaels RCC prayer warriors newsletter last nite.
ReplyDeleteRhonda,
ReplyDeleteI had seen your name on the church prayer list but didn't know the circumstances until Jamie Williams shared with me yesterday. She gave me the blog site and I will continue to keep up with your progress. Know that you and the family and those who care for you will be in our prayers. Aren't we glad that our God is in control. Donna Stankovich
Hey, Rhonda!
ReplyDeleteYour family is in my thoughts and prayers. I have asked several people to put your family on their prayer list.
We miss you! Come back soon!
Kara
Hi Rhonda, Hearne Family & Youngblood Family,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are out of surgery and it went as planned. Ron & I have been praying. I tried to leave a message last night but could not figure out the 'select profile'. Katy will have to teach us that. God is faithful to hear our prayers. He is in the healing business. Ron is living proof. You'll have been a big part of our lives. We love you and will continue to pray for blesssing on Rhonda's healing and recovery.
Sheree & Ron Speir