Kara's PET scan results are in, and the tumors have not spread to new places in her body. There is a little spot on her brain that is too small at this point to tell if it is a tumor. There is no tumor in the lymph nodes near the lung that were treated with Novalis earlier in the summer. The adrenal gland tumor that was treated at the same time is much smaller, and may continue to dissolve completely -- it is too early to tell. The spots on the outside of her lungs that had gone away previously with chemotherapy appear to have returned, but they will most likely be able to get them with Novalis. Kara has a lot less tumor in her body than she did eighteen months ago, which is very encouraging news, especially considering she has not been able to be consistent with her chemotherapy this summer.
Kara and Matt will meet with Dr. Lynch next Tuesday to go over these results more fully and make adjustments to her treatment plan.
Matt's birthday was yesterday, so this news is a very good present! Mom and Dad's fortieth anniversary was yesterday as well, and John's birthday is this week -- so we have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for, most of all, Kara's good report.
"Give thanks to the Lord,
for He is good;
His love endures forever."
- Psalm 107:1
Praises:
- Thank you God for encouraging test results, and for the reassurance that you are hearing our prayers.
- Thank you God for Kara's health care team that are doing so much to help her.
- Thank you God for all of Kara's family and friends who continue to pray for her and encourage her and support her.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara's bloodcounts improve so she can continue with chemotherapy.
- Please pray for insurance company approval of the Herceptin.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you!
In February 2005, Kara was diagnosed with a rare form of metastatic brain cancer – large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. She is a devoted mother of two, and a caring and generous wife, sister and daughter. This blog was started to keep family and friends informed of Kara's progress. The thoughts and prayers Kara has received through this blog have been an unending source of hope and inspiration, including many kind and encouraging comments from people she has never met. We thank you all.
11 comments:
some times our joy cannot be put into words...
Robbie
Dear Kara and Matt,
We do give God the Glory and thank Him for His goodness! We praise Him for His preserving and healing work in Kara!
You all have a fun week of celebration. Happy Birthday Matt! Please wish John Jr. a happy birthday for us, too.
Happy anniversary to John and Carol. Wow--40 years! Praise the Lord for many blessings!
Love,
Aunt Karen and Uncle Don
So happy to hear the good news! Happy bday to you Matt! Happy anniversary to you John/Carol!! Happy upcoming bday to you John!
MOST OF ALL---glad the tumors are disappearing and not spreading, Kara!
Thx for the continuous updates Jean! Thx for the delivery to our home as well!
Eric, Megan, & the boys
I'm so glad the test results are good and that you got them promptly! Happy birthday to Matt and John and Happy Anniversary to your parents!
Praise God for good news. We are pleased to hear that the treatments are working. We will continue to pray for you. Enjoy the family celebrations this week! I was in your parent's wedding and remember the day well. Keep the Faith
Kara
So good to hear that your test results are positive. We pray for you all the time. The pictures of Emma and Luke are so cute they are so beautiful. Tell your parents hello. Congratulate them on 40 years.I will continue to pray for you.Take care. Patty Jessee & Sheryl Teel
Dear Kara,
We have so many reasons to be joyful, most of all your good report! We praise God and know that He is continuing to remove all cancer from your body, permanently.
We love you,
Gina and Curby
Amen to all of the above comments!! We join in praising God for his goodness, for encouraging test results, John & Matt's birthday and John & Carol's 40th anniversary!
(Rodney & I celebrated our 40th in January--1966 was a great year!!)
We pray that Kara continues to regain strength and can continue treatment. We also pray for renewed energy and strength for all who continue to minister to Kara, Matt and children.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
The Sullivans
Dear Kara,
I'm glad to hear that you got good test results! That is so wonderful! I hope that your blood counts can get back up so that you can have more energy and start the chemo again. See you Sunday!
Love,
Leslie
Dear Kara, What wonderful news this week for all of us and how thankful we are for each blessing we receive each day! Surely there could be no better Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary than this year's. Best wishes for a fun and relaxing and joyful week-end knowing that your full return to good health is happening thanks to our Lord's goodness and mercy, to your medical team's knowledge and direction, and most of all to you with your wonderful attitude and determined spirit and to the awesome support from the family and friends truly world-wide. Love to all, Aunt Betsy
Dear Kara, How wonderful to know that you are so much better than you were 20 months ago, that all your hard work and difficult days and weeks have made such a difference, that you can know indeed that miracles happen daily and you are a walking wellspring of miracles and beautiful testimonial to the healing power of our almighty and generous Lord who does such great things for us. How thankful I am for you and for your beautiful life and spirit and how grateful I am for what you mean to me. Please remember how very special you are and how unique and know that our prayers continue more than ever for your continuing return to full health in all the so important little ways that mean so much . Love, Aunt Betsy
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