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!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

HALF WAY HOME!

After this morning's treatment I am officially half way finished with my chemotherapy.  Praise the Lord!  It seems like it has gone on forever already, but at least I feel some sense of accomplishment.

Like Katie said in the earlier post, I'm going to have a blood transfusion tomorrow.  I'll be getting two units and it takes 2-3 hours for each unit.  It's going to be a long day, but they have promised me I'll see a difference really quickly.  They said that when they see me next week I'll be hopping and skipping.  That means I won't have an excuse to avoid my Strength Conditioning, will I?

I appreciate those that have already volunteered to designate blood on my behalf, but I checked and David's insurance will pay 100% of the cost.  That's a blessing, so you can donate your blood for someone who needs the help more than I do.  Thanks for the offers, though.

That's it for now.  I'll let you know how the "blood getting" goes tomorrow.  I guess it will be the opposite of being bitten by a vampire!

Rhonda
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3 comments:

  1. AnneJuly 7, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Think of your transfusion as payback for all the mosquito bites you have had over the years of living on the Gulf Coast!

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  2. The Hearne FamilyJuly 8, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    There you go - I'll try to remember that today!

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  3. SharonJuly 8, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Sounds like you have a full day ahead! Stregth trainin aside, I am glad that it will give you more energy and make you feel better!!!

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