Wow, what a day! Kevin and I saw another oncologist from a different practice today.(I was looking for one that practiced at Kennestone because Kennestone has a more advanced cancer center). After reviewing the pathology report and speaking to the pathologist while we waited, he does not agree at all with the first diagnosis. If this is the type of cancer he believes it is, it is much less aggressive and can be treated much more conservatively. For now he wants to start with a 24 hour urine collection. If he sees what he thinks he will with this, my next step is simply a colonoscopy. Yes it is still stage four but the prognosis is so much better. He is advising not to rush into chemotherapy. (So glad I didn't get all my hair cut off as I had planned!) My prayer has been to see Vann's 18th birthday and praise God, I just might. I am still travelling to Vanderbilt next week and am anxious to see what they think. Thank you all for your constant prayers.
Love,
Darlene
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I have looked at this blog for days now and can't find the words........also I can't figure out how to post my comment. You are my friend, my dear, sweet, selfless, strong friend and I want you to know I love you, Kevin and the VannMan. I will do anything you need me to do for your family. I love you and God is listening!
ReplyDeleteWow is right! What a rollercoaster ride for you and your boys! Know I am here and ready to jump in wherever you need me. I will continue to check here for updates but may harass you now and then to remind you that you matter, are loved and got a HUGE support system. Be strong and Praise GOD for the recent update!
ReplyDeleteThis Is such good News .
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing it with us !
You are in our prayers all the time
This is good news Darlene! I have been and will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family. :)
ReplyDeleteBig hugs from the McGough's on the 2nd opinion!! I thought about you all day yesterday, wondering how it was going. Jeff & I have told both sets of our parents and they will be praying for you too. (Which is good news, because between you & me...I think Jeff's dad has some sort of direct line to Him or something :) )
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking the time to keep us all informed this way, it is such a help! You should have seen Jeff's face when he read your news... it looked like he took a breath that he'd been holding all weekend. We know you have a ways to go yet, and we're with you all the way, but thank God for this bit of news. Love you!
Hey this is Aaron (Rhay's son) i just want u to know we love you and here for you if you need anything. im glad it is not as bad as they thought. I will make sure to keep you in my prayers. Love Ya
ReplyDeleteIf u ever feel like you need something call my cell at 770-899-3800 i will answer at any time of the day or just write me at xsilentraynex@yahoo.com. or my mom at 770-899-0385.
Hi Darlene
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you
Love Jeff
You are going to beat this. God is able. Prayers for you constantly....loveya, delaina
ReplyDeleteDarlene - this is Mark & Mary from your Florida team. This is great news!! We continue to keep you, Kevin and Vann in our thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting - GOD is with you!
ReplyDeleteDarlene, our prayers are with you. We'll check the blog in a couple of days with news of what happened at Vanderbilt. Love, Terri and Jeff
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