An update as promised. We got the results of the CT scan and it was a mixed bag. The doctor tells us that there is no change in the cancer since last year. The good news is that it still has not spread any further or grown any larger either. We can thank the Lord for holding the cancer in check and giving me a quality of life this past year.
I will be starting a new chemotherapy this weekend to attack the cancer in a different way. It will be in form of a pill this time and I will take it 2 times/day for 2 weeks and then be off a week and then back on for 2. It will rotate like that until something happens. There are not as many side affects to deal with but the ones that do come are difficult to overcome if we don't stay on top of them. Pray that we can stay on top of them.
In case some of you don't know the details of the cancer I'll fill you in and you will know how to pray. I have colon cancer that has spread to the liver and lungs. The primary tumor in the colon (the tumor from which it all has spread from) has been removed and they are trying to kill the rest with chemotherapy. The liver has some small tumors on one lobe and a huge one on the other. It is the size of a 3x5 card and it is a very formidable tumor to fight against. As far as the lungs are concerned they have spots across the plains of both and as the CT scan states "there are too many to count". With this information you can see that this battle is in the Lord's hands so we ask that you pray earnestly with us that God would do what man cannot and touch me with His healing power.
I want to thank all of you who leave messages to encourage us. It really does mean the world to us to know that there are people out there who are concerned and praying on our behalf. It makes us feel as if we are not alone in this world as we take on this new assignment from the Lord. We are also powerfully impacted by your prayers from one day to the next. Thanks for praying. Keep it up and we'll fight this battle together and praise God for the victory when it's over. God bless you all!
6 comments:
Warren and Tana
Thank you for the update. We know the waiting game so well and prayers do sustain you through those times. We will be praying for no side effects from the new chemo. We will be praying for complete disappearance of the cancer and a quality of life that will allow you to enjoy your family and the blessings of God upon you all.
Dave and Sharon (WBC)
I Peter 1:3-9
Warren and Tana, thanks for updating us. We are praying for that miracle along with you. We witnessed what doctors could not explain in Pastor Crockett from ICA when he had cancer and we know He can do the same for you! We love you and continue pray daily for each one of you!:)
Scott and Michelle
Ephesians 3:20
Warren & Tana, our church had special prayer for you again today. Many ask about you so I gave them your update. Mark's message today was about prayer & our requests and how sometimes we have to WAIT for God's will to be done and that is hard in our human thinking. We will pray for God's healing hand & will pray for Grace & patience as we await His Healing Hand on you!
Our love & prayers,
Rebecca & John
Warren & Tana & family - I too will be praying for you as you receive this new chemo. Much love to you and thank you for keeping up updated as to how to pray!
Warren and Tana,
I found your website through the links of several other MBBC students. You were both such a blessing to me during college and after. Both of you always had such a wonderful sense of humor. I'm sure nothing has changed! Please know that we will be praying for you in Chattanooga, TN!
With love,
Kristy (Carlson) and Brian Walker
Warren and Tana,
Thanks for the update...it helps to know specifically how to pray. Keep us updated on how this new chemo goes.
Joel and Dawn Gearhart
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