Monday, April 29, 2013
ADDENDUM
Thought I would just add that you can be sure that Judy still has a lot of fight left in her. I don't think cancer has come up against someone like her before.
DOCTOR'S CALL TODAY
Dr. McCollum called today about 5:30. He said the scan didn't show anything unusual. There didn't seem to be any blockage or appreciable growth in the tumors or the mass in the lower abdomen. He feels that our best option would be to start the new drug, everoline; the one that has not been approved by Medicare. He wants us to take the prescription to the Baylor Hospital pharmacy, hoping they will be able to fill it. It worked with one of his other patients.
We see the doctor this Friday and our prayer is that Medicare will approve the payment for the drug. If they do, it could help with the symptoms that have been bothering Judy too often.
We continue to be awed by God's use of Judy's illness to touch many lives that probably would not otherwise be influenced. We have a wonderful peace that is beyond our understanding. We are truly blessed. And may God bless all of you,
Judy and Ronnie
We see the doctor this Friday and our prayer is that Medicare will approve the payment for the drug. If they do, it could help with the symptoms that have been bothering Judy too often.
We continue to be awed by God's use of Judy's illness to touch many lives that probably would not otherwise be influenced. We have a wonderful peace that is beyond our understanding. We are truly blessed. And may God bless all of you,
Judy and Ronnie
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
CT SCAN RESULTS
Well, we thought we were going to hear the results of Judy's scan today. The doctor ordered the results to be sent to him before he left work today, because he was leaving town tonight, to return to the office on Monday. So, it looks like we won't hear anything before Monday.
We will just practice patience for the next few days. Guess God thinks we could use the discipline. Please pray for our good friend, Dean Patterson and his dad, Jack, who is dying.
God is so good.
We will just practice patience for the next few days. Guess God thinks we could use the discipline. Please pray for our good friend, Dean Patterson and his dad, Jack, who is dying.
God is so good.
Monday, April 22, 2013
PRAYER REQUEST
Our next appointment with our Oncologist was scheduled for May 3. However, Judy's symptoms have been coming more frequently, with more severe pain. So, Judy called the Dr on Friday and asked if we could move up the CT Scan in hopes of seeing what is going on. His nurse told us it would be impossible to get in before May 3rd. Judy said, "Well, if God wants it, it will happen...please try."
The nurse called back in 30 minutes and said an appointment opened up for Wednesday, April 24th. Whadda ya think about that? Isn't God so good?
So, here's what we request for all you wonderful prayer warriors. Pray that these symptoms are something that can be managed with the new med we talked about that Medicare hasn't approved yet for payment. We should be submitting a proscription next week, praying they will approve.
There is also the possibility that the problem could be another blockage that may have to be addressed with the surgeon. Sorry to put all this on you. but where else could we turn for the power of prayer.
We love you all,
Judy and Ronnie
The nurse called back in 30 minutes and said an appointment opened up for Wednesday, April 24th. Whadda ya think about that? Isn't God so good?
So, here's what we request for all you wonderful prayer warriors. Pray that these symptoms are something that can be managed with the new med we talked about that Medicare hasn't approved yet for payment. We should be submitting a proscription next week, praying they will approve.
There is also the possibility that the problem could be another blockage that may have to be addressed with the surgeon. Sorry to put all this on you. but where else could we turn for the power of prayer.
We love you all,
Judy and Ronnie
Monday, April 8, 2013
NEW MED OPTION
Friday we got our monthly shot, which we always look forward to. Judy's symptoms usually get worse toward the end of the month. We are so thankful for the Sandostaten shot. It is the reason the tumor growth has been kept to a minimum. However, there has been an increase in the frequency of some flushing and abdominal pain since our last doctor visit two months ago. Dr. McCollum thinks it is time to add another med to our treatment. He feels certain the increase is coming from the cluster of cancerous lymph nodes attached to the small intestine.
We previously had told you about a new drug not yet approved by Medicare, except in a trial study. We opted out of the trial, since we would have to stop the monthly Sandostaten shot, and that could cause some severe symptoms. We are not going to do anything that will slow down the "Energize Bunny". But, some of Dr. McCollum's patients have been able to obtain approval for use of the new drug from Medicare outside the trial. He wants us to consider adding the drug, Afinitor and taking the prescription to Baylor's pharmacy and seeing if Medicare will let it go through.
Your assignment, if you should to accept, will be to pray that Medicare will approve payment for Afinitor. Otherwise, we will have to ask 30 of you to donate $100. per month to help pay for the monthly cost! Just kidding. But seriously now: we do covet your prayers for this new treatment's approval from Medicare. We believe that this is where we need to go from here. Also, please pray that Judy will get the proper nutrition to help her gain some weight (who ever heard of a woman asking for weight gain??).
We know without doubt, that we are not on this journey for any other reason but to glorify God by following Him without question. It's taken a while to get there, but we have this wonderful assurance that by allowing God to stay in charge, the life He gives us here on earth pales in comparison to what he has promised "to those who are called according to His purposes"
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We love everyone of you,
Judy and Ronnie
We previously had told you about a new drug not yet approved by Medicare, except in a trial study. We opted out of the trial, since we would have to stop the monthly Sandostaten shot, and that could cause some severe symptoms. We are not going to do anything that will slow down the "Energize Bunny". But, some of Dr. McCollum's patients have been able to obtain approval for use of the new drug from Medicare outside the trial. He wants us to consider adding the drug, Afinitor and taking the prescription to Baylor's pharmacy and seeing if Medicare will let it go through.
Your assignment, if you should to accept, will be to pray that Medicare will approve payment for Afinitor. Otherwise, we will have to ask 30 of you to donate $100. per month to help pay for the monthly cost! Just kidding. But seriously now: we do covet your prayers for this new treatment's approval from Medicare. We believe that this is where we need to go from here. Also, please pray that Judy will get the proper nutrition to help her gain some weight (who ever heard of a woman asking for weight gain??).
We know without doubt, that we are not on this journey for any other reason but to glorify God by following Him without question. It's taken a while to get there, but we have this wonderful assurance that by allowing God to stay in charge, the life He gives us here on earth pales in comparison to what he has promised "to those who are called according to His purposes"
.
We love everyone of you,
Judy and Ronnie
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