Good news! The doctor examined me a few days ago and said the cancer appears to be all gone! She was amazed at how well I am doing. The radiation burns have healed very quickly and I’m already walking around the block and able to drive to Braums for eggs. It can only be God and your prayers.
It’s been 3 weeks since my last treatment. At that time, I started on extra vitamins and a healthier diet (high protein, low carbs and lots of veggies) and lost another 5 pounds in a week, but my weight has stabilized since then. I think the diet has been good. I went in for fluids a few times the past few weeks because of dehydration and low blood pressure. I still have to take naps every day and tire easily, so the fatigue may be the last to go away.
In three months I go back to get a pet scan from head to toe to see if any cancer has returned. I was upgraded to a Stage 3 because of the lymph node so the chances are 60-80% of cancer not returning hence the need for followup.
God reminded me of the positives. The international student ministry is going well at David’s and Laura’s house. Over 30 people there! The two tumors were small and have been blasted away. I went through treatment better than expected. I was never depressed or down (I’m sure due to prayers). I have a good chance of a long healthy life. I had lots of amazing, wonderful support. (Especially my daughter Treasure who stuck with me and never complained when I asked her to drive across town to run an errand!) I was able to return to church last Sunday and watch one of our students be baptized.
And through all this, I have learned that my God has not left me nor forsaken me. He has been there by my side. That is a good thing to know.
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? These words are in my mind, “Oh, the deep, deep love of Jesus.” He has healed this old body and I’m so very grateful.
You are loved,
kathryn
6 replies on “Cancer: Recovery”
Gods love is amazing. I am so happy for you. As His children, we have an extra layer of protection around us and I know He is not finished with your work through Him here on earth. Loves and happiness.
That is so awesome to hear, Katheryn! God has a way of making Himself known to us and it seems that He really has been with you through all of this. I am so glad to hear that our prayers are being answered. Continued healing and God’s blessings. — Mark Davis
Kathryn, this is awesome. I am also recovering from cancer. God is all we need.
Ron, So glad you are in recovery. God has been good. I pray that He’ll keep you well, k
God is SO good. Isaiah still prays for you EVERY night without fail and now he includes me. It is great to be alive. I am so glad to hear you are on the road to recovery as I hope to see you soon. I am doing VERY well myself. Technology is amazing. Heart attack on Tuesday morning, out on Thursday and back to work on Friday. God is SO good. I hope to see you next month sometime.
SO good to hear from you! And SO happy you are doing okay. I can’t hardly believe how well you are. GOd is extremely good to both of us. Let us know when you come to town. THere’s a Spurgeon hotel room here for you.