The CAT scan and echo cardiogram are done, and many of you have asked about the results. The next appointment is on Monday which is when we expect to find out the details. The technicians who perform the procedures can't say anything, so we're still in the dark.
The CAT scan folks were surprised to see a pregnant lady in their waiting room, and they only proceeded after talking to my doctors directly and informing me of the risks of radiation to the baby. I was aware that there are risks, but hearing about them in more detail made me worry. I spent the scan time praying that the Lord would protect our little one from injury because of the radiation.
my experience with breast cancer and other life events
Amy and Gilead
True Breast Cancer Awareness
November 2010
January 2008
A Little History
I was diagnosed with stage III, metastatic breast cancer in October 2008. At about the same time, we discovered I was pregnant. Initially, the prognosis was bleak, but after detailed analysis of the cancer, successful surgery, and treatments, the picture brightened considerably. I completed nine rounds of chemotherapy, twenty-five radiation treatments, and took Tamoxifen until October 2010.
After the fifth round of chemotherapy and various other treatments and tests, Gilead Victor was born six weeks early on Mother's Day, 2009. He is a healthy littly guy and a joy to us all.
In October 2010, tests showed that the cancer had returned in my liver and bones. This is now considered stage IV, terminal cancer.
Jon and I have lived in Colorado since 1997. We have seven children - four boys and three girls.
After the fifth round of chemotherapy and various other treatments and tests, Gilead Victor was born six weeks early on Mother's Day, 2009. He is a healthy littly guy and a joy to us all.
In October 2010, tests showed that the cancer had returned in my liver and bones. This is now considered stage IV, terminal cancer.
Jon and I have lived in Colorado since 1997. We have seven children - four boys and three girls.
How You Can Pray
Please pray for Jon and the kiddos - this is much harder for them than it is for me. I would appreciate prayer that my pain would be insignificant. Even more than that, please pray that I will be able to think clearly all the way to the end of my life. And even more than that, please pray that I will accept the grace from God to deal with anything He chooses to bring my way. You may also pray for my healing, but I have to be honest - I am more mentally and emotionally invested in seeing Jesus right now than I am in being healed. If God chooses to heal me, He'll give me the grace to wait a little longer to meet Him "whom having not seen, [I] love."
6 comments:
The doctors wouldn't have ordered the test if it wasn't in both of your best interest :) Hopefully everything will workout in the best way possible. Can't wait to hear all about the pretty baby your going to be holding soon! Love you all very much
It is already the 26th here and I did not know about your tests on the 25th until just now. We did pray for you in our prayer meeting last night, though. We will keep praying. Good to hear from you. We love you guys.
Still praying everyday for you all, Amy. God is so good all the time!
Love to all, Bob & Sherry
Amy, I love you, and am praying for you, the baby, and all your family. Aunt Sarah
Amy,
Love you and praying for you, honey. Your cousin (first cousin, once removed) Dave Young and his wife told me they check out this site and they pray for you, too. He is our Uncle Harry's son. Thought you would like to know that. They live in Montana. You are in my thoughts as you go to doctors tomorrow.
Love, Aunt Rachel
Hope all went well today!
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