Just a quick update from the road. My lymphoma specialist saw me yesterday and determined that the RICE chemo isn’t working. So, we are moving on to radiation. She gave me full encouragement that remission can be fully achieved through this method as well. A stem cell transplant will follow.
MD Anderson is amazing. Within 30 minutes of emailing my lymphoma radiation oncologist in Houston, she wrote back with her plan. We will see her tomorrow at 1 pm central time. It will take a few days for all the steps, but radiation therapy will begin next week. It is expected to be 3-4 weeks of treatment.
I will post with updates. Please pray for success. My heart feels lighter and more hopeful than it’s felt for months. I’m going for the cure!
Dear April,
MD Anderson is truly an amazing place. We were there a long time when Sam was so sick – and they cured him.
With God’s help and all prayers for you, they will CURE you also.
You are always in our thoughts and prayers,
Sam and Liz
We love you so much and we’re praying for you on this journey. We are encouraged also. I know all will be well. Let us hear as you learn more. Radiation sounds a lot easier to me.
Just sending as many prayers as possible your way! You’re amazing and We’re praying and going for the cure with you!!
Thinking of you, and sending love and prayers to you! I hope all goes well with your appointment today. Your strength and faith are inspiring. I love seeing your family pics from Easter. You look really pretty! You will stay in my prayers!!
A three strand cord~ is not easily broken. We are praying for effectiveness, wisdom, and discernment with you,
June
Memorial Baptist Church
CWJC
Our thoughts are with you, April ! Hang in there ! Hope everything runs smoothly when you get to MD Anderson.
Amazed at how quickly the lymphoma radiation oncologist got back with you! I’m praying for a great visit with her tomorrow!
April – you look amazing and your Spirit is even more amazing. How blessed you are to have a faithful husband like Jonathan, incredible kids and a totally supportive family – so many friends pulling for you in prayer too. I loved Jonathan’s Easter Blog …Happy Belated Birthday. We are believing with you that the radiation will nail this disease to the cross and you will be in full remission soon. Hang in there – this test will be a glorious testimony soon. Love, Len and William
Just checked your blog and saw MD Anderson and knew that you were on the road again .I was uplifted when I read that you were going with a lighter heart and I’m going to take your cue. So our prayers are for success and FOR THE CURE!!!!!! And for the doctors that they will know just the RX’S that will cure you.We love you more than words can tell you. Be so careful traveling.Blog when you can we will be very anxious to hear.We pray in Jesus name. Love, Aunt Marianna and Uncle Gene. XO. Xo.