Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Encouraging Visit

Jamie and I are thankful tonight after having met with the oncologist today. We know that prayers are already being answered!

Here's what we know...initially my surgeon and the oncologist felt they needed to hit me head on with chemotherapy first, then do surgery, then radiation in order to successfully treat this cancer. However, as more test results come in, they have begun to step back and reconsider. We were told today that now they are thinking they might can just do surgery and then radiation...and only do chemo if it has spread to my lymph nodes, which right now they do not think has happened.

So, there are more tests to be done, and decisions to be made regarding lumpectomy vs. mastectomy, and it is still a battle with cancer, but just hearing them tell us that it doesn't seem to be as bad as they initially thought, allows us to take a deep breath and thank God for this wonderful little piece of positive news.

Thanking everyone again for all of the many prayers being said on our behalf. Please keep praying!

6 comments:

bettie said...

WELL I JUST MAY SHOUT!!!!!! HERE I GO!!! PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THE NEWS IS SO ENCOURAGING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD IS DEFINITELY ANSWERING COUNTLESS, COUNTLESS, COUNTLESS CRIES TO HIM FROM SOOOOOO MANY......ON YOUR BEHALF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Praise God. I have been praying that this lump is the only cancer in your body. I have also been praying for your children and for peace and comfort to all of you. Joy Hopper

Hallie Madewell said...

YAY FOR BETTER NEWS!!!!! So encouraging Andrea! Will continue to pray and I've added you to my women's bible study prayer list as well! Hang in there, Girl!

jill upchurch said...

Thank you Lord for a spot of light in a dark tunnel. You are so good even when we don't see where you are leading. Please don't hesitate to blow the Dr's minds by the way you work in Andrea's life.

Anonymous said...

Thank God! So glad to hear this news! I'm still praying! Love ya Sweet Andrea!

Anonymous said...

We are praying for you Andrea, Jamie and your family.Keep the Faith....