Today was a full slate of appointments for Jewel at the Cancer Clinic. This was the first visit to the clinic since Jewel was released from hospital. More tests were conducted. Then we had an extended appointment with the Oncologist to review the results of the surgery and the pathology report as well as discuss the recommended therapies.
The doctors reiterated that they were pleased with the results of the surgery catching the cancer in its early stages. However, the diagnosis is stage 2 clear cell ovarian cancer. This is one of the most aggressive kinds of cancer. While the pathology reported that no cells were found beyond the removed tumor, there is still a concern that there are undetected micro-cells.
We were then given the stats. Without any further treatment there is a 50/50 chance of survival. With treatment it goes up to 70/80 percent chance of survival.
The treatment they have found most successful with Jewel’s kind of cancer is three sessions of chemotherapy (3-4 weeks apart) followed by five weeks of radiation (5 days a week.)
While Jewel is officially booked for her first chemo on October 26th we are anticipating the first treatment starting any day as she is currently on a “wait” list in anticipation of a cancellation.
It is easy to get caught in the statistics and the rates of survival. Yet, as followers of Jesus, we are reminded that our lives are in His hands.
Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
What a great promise in which we can trust! Today we rest in this truth.
Yours on the Journey,
Geoff
Jewel & Geoff and family - we continue to pray for you as you go through each day! I trust you are feeling God's precious peace in the midst of the storm. Know you are being cared for far away!
ReplyDeleteThanks for updating and sharing through the blog -
Melissa Herr, lancaster, PA