Well in the past few weeks, mom has been waiting for the results of her MRI to show her how well her body has been reacting to the chemotherapy. Last Thursday mom had an appointment with her Doctor to discuss the results and the next steps to defeating this cancer. Her are the results:
There is some good news and some not so good news. First of all, The cancer is not gone.(this is the not so good news) There is still too much cancer to try and remove it all through surgery. The MRI showed that the tumor in the gallbladder is about half the size as it was last fall, the cancer in the bile duct is almost undetectable, and the spots on the liver look just a bit better.
The Doctor discussed the option of radiation, but decided with my parents to just continue chemotherapy because mom has been so successful while maintaining a high quality of life.
Mom will start chemotherapy today and will continue just twice a month for the next four months. After that period they will reevaluate. So back to step one...
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. Mom still has a positive attitude and was very happy with the results of the MRI. She is ready to get back at it and defeat this cancer.
Thanks again for all your thoughts, prayers, cards, notes, gifts and many more signs of love that has encouraged mom to keep giving her all. She couldn't do it without all of you!!
I'll keep you posted on any new information...
Cathy, Jay, and family, we are glad to hear some very positive news in this message. The fact that some tumors are almost gone, others are much smaller, and some at least haven't grown is wonderful to hear. It sounds like the chemotherapy and the prayers that so many are uttering are doing a lot of good for you. We all know that our prayers are heard and that our Heavenly Father is very much aware of our concerns, so the Green Family, amongst many others, will continue to pray for your progress, health, and happiness.
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Thank you Elliott for the update. Glad to hear things have slowed down a bit, but not the chemo part. Still thinking and praying for you each day. Much love to all of you!!!!
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