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, September 24, 2009

Recovery Week One

I made a few changes to the header entries above.

Rhonda did have last treatment on Monday, 9/14, and a blood transfusion on Wednesday, 9/16, for good measure. We realized it had been several cycles since she was able to go straight through all four treatments without skipping a week. The total cumulative effect caught up a bit last week, and it was a rough one.

This week is better, just to check in and let folks know. We are still making it pretty well. Rhonda went to Wednesday night church dinner last two weeks in spite of everything. She also made it to a quilting class this morning but was used up after that hour. Energy comes in spurts. Stamina will be short for weeks to come. She is hanging in there.


Best regards,

David
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