We are just in from Houston and the news is good. Thank you for your prayers.
We met with Dr. Yao today around noon and he said there is "zero growth" of the tumors on the liver and we do not have to come back for 4 months. If there is not growth then, it will be one more 4-month visit, and then possibly go for 6 months at a time. He seemed happy with the results of the tests.
We had an informative exchange about the behavior of carcinoid tumors. It is good to talk to somebody who really knows them and could give us more solid insight into what we are dealing with.
Of course many were hoping and praying for the absence of ANY tumors, but this is not totally bad news. Dr. Yao assures us that future CT scans will discover tumor growth and that there is treatment protocol once that happens. He was, of course, knowledgeable on what treatments might be available--I am pretty sure most of the cutting-edge treatments come from his laboratory. There are no known treatments that "kill" the tumor, but some that can arrest its growth or stop it altogether.
Thanks for your prayers. Knowing that you were there with us means the world...
From when we got up this morning until we got back, even though we are in different zip codes and time zones, God's Spirit brought your presence and prayers to carry us through. Thanks doesn't even seem to touch the depth of what we feel from your love and support.
Dicky [and Kim]
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So glad that yall are home and that the meeting with Dr. Yao was informative and encouraging....While we were praying for shrinking or absent tumors, I can't help but think of Len's sermon this weekend, and shout "WOW" for there being no growth! Beats the "oh no" and "oh well" alternatives!! Will be continuing to pray.......
Love to you both,
Nicole and Hannah
Praise God for His mercy! Thanks for keeping us in the loop and I am elated with the news. May God continue to watch over you and instruct us all in His will and protection.
We are praying for you and love you both. This is probably the first time that "no growth" sounds good to the minister in the family!
Charles, Jeanne, & Chanley
PRAISE GOD for the encouraging news!
Other encouragement - my mom is 10 years cancer free since her treatment for a tumor and lymphoma at MD Anderson and my dad is 7 years cancer free since is treatment of pancreatic cancer at MD Anderson
God's provision is a glourious blessing EVERYDAY! - Angela Madden
Hey Kim!
I have been meaning to write this for some time now. I am SO pleased that you got some positive news! I know it's only a respite, but it also makes us pause and thank God for his mercy! It renews our faith in what great things God has in His plan for us.
I am praying that He will accept the prayer requests of all the many people who love you -- that he will heal you and make "no growth" into "no tumors". Even though your feet are on the desert side of the Jordan, you can see the promised land! No matter where you're standing, desert or promised land, ill or healed, He is there!
Kim, I can see Him and His providence through you! In some unbelievable way, you have become stronger and closer to Him because of this "experience".
I cannot express to you how much of an inspiration you are for me! You just radiate His peace through your heart out to all people.
You are in my prayers and thoughts constantly!
Chad
I love you both so much; I am praying for you
Kay B
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