We just heard from Dr. Tarantolo, and we have read the reports from the radiologist (with some help from the Internet for the big words). The news sounds really pretty good and we are cautiously optimistic!:)
Here is what we think we know. The mass in the lung on the left is down from 3cm to 1cm. The one on the T8 has significantly decreased in size. The tumors in the brain have also decreased in size and in number! All of your prayers have helped this to occur!
There does seem to be a tumor on the T10 that may have been there for a while and it has increased slightly from a previous scan. There may also be a new mass in the right lung according to the report, but Dr. T. didn't mention it. He said the progress that has occured is exactly what he thought would happen.
So, chemo will begin again on Wednesday, June 17 and go for 3 days. He will have 2 of these treatments and then we'll scan again.
We are encouraged and know it is because of all the prayers offered on Les's behalf. Please continue to keep him and Mom in your prayers.
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Glad to hear the tumors are decreasing in size. That is certainly good news. I will continue to pray for Les and Carolyn and all of the family. Each new day is a blessing.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Nancy R.
Amen! And what a birthday present.....chemo! Who knew someone would be so excited about that. :) I hope you all can rest a little easier this weekend knowing there was some good progress. Love to all....
ReplyDeleteJodi
You all were especially in our thoughts and prayers today. We stopped to see Aunt Ruth on our was from Lincoln and had a good visit. She looked pretty good and was glad to here about how nice Cindy's services were and all the family there. Thanks for letting us know the good news of the tumers shrinking. With prayer there is always hope. Love to you all
ReplyDeleteOur family continues to keep you all in our prayers...& Amen, so glad to hear tumors are smaller...that is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove to you,
Jen Johnson & family
Praise God! What wonderful news you had to share! We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteAnd keep those chocolate or peanut butter shakes comin'!
Kimmie
Les, We're so glad to hear the good news! Happy birthday on June 17 -- guess that makes you a year older than me . . . (well, you used to think that was pretty cool). Love, Jo & Terry
ReplyDeleteYEAH !!!!! So glad to hear the positive news. We will continue to send good vibes your way.
ReplyDeleteCam & Teri Loerch
Awesome to hear the tumors are shrinking! Lots of faith and prayers on this. Baby steps in the right direction it sounds like! Prayers -
ReplyDeleteTom, Cindy & Darby
Thank you Lord for the great news! My eyes are full of happy tears. Prayers continue for your awesome battle. Take care and God Bless.
ReplyDeleteJeff
Uncle Les:
ReplyDeleteIt's terrific news about the shrinking cells. We hope you're feeling great and are painfree. This whole thing just shows how precious life really is and that we all need to live each day to the fullest. Right now, I seem to be eating each day to the fullest (we just got back from a work/pleasure trip to San Francisco and we ate our way across the city).
All our love,
The Drakes
We are working through 1 Peter for my bible study and this week's verses really jumped out at me and made me think of your trails:
ReplyDelete1 Peter 3-7
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith-being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire-may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed."
Long, I know, but through Faith, we receive much more.
God bless you Uncle Les and Aunt Carolyn,
Jeff
Tbere certainly is power in prayer!!! We are so glad to hear the great news. Keep up the healing, allow the doctors to do their work, and continue to pray God does his work. We sure appreciatr the blog postings to keep us up on your progress.
ReplyDeleteYour neighbors, Mark and Sue
Hi Les--I just read the great news you received! I want you to know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I really believe in the power of prayer and will continue praying for you. My best to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you now and always.
Bonnie Schulte
Hi Les,
ReplyDeleteWas great to be in town when you heard the positive results of your recent test. Your face had a warm glow and a super smile - Carolyn also looked energized when reading through the report. Thanks again for the time spent with you and your family - Your next chemo starting on your birthday and that lucky number 17 should only enhance future test results.
Looking forward to our next visit.
Love & Prayers ........... Ed & Beth