Praise, IronWoman, Anemia

The custom-made lead mask.  This will allow the radiation to only target the area where lymphoma was and what is there currently.
The custom-made lead mask. This will allow the radiation to only target the area where lymphoma was and where it is now.

We are praising God for good PET scan results.  The lymphoma is still only in the right forehead/eye area.  Thank you for your prayers.  We are so relieved it has not spread.

I had my first lead mask fitting and simulation this morning.  My doctor determined what angle is best for me to lie, where I should look during the radiation to prevent cornea damage and how well the mask fits – which it is fitting well.  We return for another radiation simulation tomorrow.  There will be another layer added to the mask and a tungsten eye shield has been ordered.

I had a blood draw this morning to check my counts.  My white blood cells are back to normal – yay!  Glad to get rid of the face mask when in public areas! My red blood cells, on the other hand, have dropped to 7.  This justifies why I’m so exhausted – even eating dinner last night was tiring. (Ridiculous!) They were going to give me a blood transfusion this afternoon, but by the time I had blood drawn (again) they determined I’d have to stay until midnight to get all of the paperwork done and 4-hour

From Jesus Today
From Jesus Today

infusion time.  So, I’ll rest tonight and have it done tomorrow after my radiation simulation.

We are still on target to start Tuesday, the 13th.  Hopefully by then I’ll be strong and rested.  Thank you again for your prayers!  I’m exhausted physically, but so grateful and happy to know that all of the cancer is still localized.

12 thoughts on “Praise, IronWoman, Anemia

  1. Happy that you are getting good results. Please know we are always thinking of you and praying for you. Love you!

  2. Hello friend. Praising God for good PET scans and keeping your white blood cells back up. We continue to think of your beautiful family and you everyday and pray for healing for you. Sophia asks everyday is she can pray for you. Get some good rest this weekend!

  3. Hi sweet friend! I am still following you closely and this post made me thankful! Thankful that the cancer is staying put and that your white blood cells are back up. Praying for red blood cells, praying for the wisdom of the doctors and for God to preform the radiation through your team. Again your faith continues to amaze me and I find myself telling my friends how incredibly strong you are through this . Get some rest this weekend to get ready to kick that cancers booty next week!!!!

  4. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We’re praying that Judith is a match for you. Keep up your strength and spirits. May the angels of God continue to surround you, your family, and your medical team… guiding you to full health soon.

  5. Great news on the PET scan, thanks for sharing. I’m keeping you and the family in my prayers…

  6. Thinking of you all the time and so glad for the good news. You are strong in spirit!

  7. I am praising God with you for the good PET scan! May God give you rest and restoration and prepare your body for the radiation to finally get rid of the cancer.

  8. HE does hear!!!!!! Praise GOD from whom all blessings flow. We love you so much. Aunt Marianna and Uncle Gene

  9. We are praying so big down here in Roswell. I am a friend of sweet Judith’s from Sunday School and Bible Study and there are so many of us who pray daily for you and your whole family. There’s nothing like a sister and we pray that she will be the perfect match for you! Stay strong and know that you are being lifted up daily.

  10. Interesting head gear there! I hope you get to keep it when all is said and done. 😛
    So glad to hear that it hasn’t spread. I know you’re a little busy but I do hope you get to enjoy my hometown a little.

  11. So happy and relieved to read your post. Have been keeping you in our hearts all day. Praying you will be able to keep your strength up during this. Going for The Cure !

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