Kara was able to see Dr. Teh last week, and he is recommending laparoscopic surgery to remove the tumors in her liver and the one in her lymph node near her adrenal gland. She should hear back in the next couple of days on when that will be scheduled. While she awaits this procedure, she cannot take Avastin, and she is uncertain if she will be put on her new chemo drug until after the procedure. So please pray that the procedure can be scheduled quickly, and for peace of mind for Kara as she awaits it. Hopefully the recovery time for the laparoscopic procedure will be relatively short, and Kara can return to chemotherapy and enjoying an active summer with the children. We are glad that this option is available, and Kara doesn't have to undergo a more invasive procedure.
Kara has been quite fatigued lately, and has to spend more time resting than she'd like. Despite that, she usually tries to join Emma and Luke at the park or the pool when she can -- she has a three-wheeled bicycle that she can easily balance on and get to where she wants to go more quickly.
On one last note, we are very happy to share that Emma and Luke will have a cousin on the Kelly side in January -- Uncle John and Aunt Carrie are expecting their first baby! He or she should arrive just before Luke's fourth birthday. We are all very excited to have this happy event to look forward to -- Kara especially. John has set up a webpage for baby news: http://www.johnandcarriekelly.com.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara can be scheduled for the procedure quickly.
- Please pray for peace of mind and comfort for Kara during this time she is off chemotherapy.
- Please pray for increased energy and strength for Kara.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her 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.
3 comments:
Dear Kara,
We will definitely keep the surgery-scheduling in our prayers. Congratulations to you and your family on the expected baby! That's really exciting for everyone, I'm sure. :) Have a wonderful week--I hope you can get some rest and relaxation so that you can enjoy the whole summer!
Love,
Leslie
Kara, we are so grateful for all the medical advances that can keep this disease under control. We will pray for success with your new procedures and that they are over quickly so that you can enjoy the summer. We are so looking forward to our visit with you. God Bless.
Kara, We pray that the surgery schedule will be just right and work well with your other treatments. Please conserve your energies - NOW - you must take care of you as you rest and prepare for the surgery and all the exciting treatments that will make you so healed.
We love you and pray for you. Gem
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