This morning we got by way of fax from the doctor's office the report from Sam's CT scan on Wed. We were disappointed that they said his situation was "not significantly changed." While things were "stable" only one lymph node was smaller and only by 3mm.
However, Sam's cancer markers in his blood have changed. The CA19-9 was 618 but is now down to 532. Normal is 0 - 37. So you medical types now have your techinical info.
This was Sam's "low" week and he did not have much energy and did a lot of sleeping and dragging around. Thankfully we have no chemo this Friday so he will improve and his immune system should bounce back.
I was encouraged today as I viewed the book of Matthew on dvd and saw Jesus heal the sick and raise the dead.
This is a busy weekend with the Christian Embasy Board in town and at our house for meetings so I'll write more at another time. Keep your prayers coming.
Still praying. Thanks for posting Sam's progress. The road to recovery has to start somewhere no matter how small. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Fools despise wisdom and instruction." Proverbs 1:7
ReplyDeleteOh God Bless you and keep you Sam and Nan! I understand how very much you wanted (and we all wanted ) to here about significant change. There is a verse(not exactly sure where) that says "don't despise small beginnnings" I must believe this is the start of the "changing of the tide". It's a big ocean, but lets keep swimmming and believing!
ReplyDeleteOur Thoughts, Prayers and Love are with You Both,
Susan and Dennis Miller
yes we continue to pray! Love you all so much! BA and the 4 m's!
ReplyDelete"By his stripes we are healed." We are praying every night for Lilly's grandpa. His strength and peace come through the pictures you post.
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