Visit to the Radiologist May 15

Time for praise!!

The radiologist consensus is that he doesn't see any need for further treatment.

How bout that? We are overwhelmed. We don't even know how to thank the Lord. Before the surgery, we got bad news on top of bad news and now we just keep getting good news on top of better news.

What a great doctor. He spent a lot of time with us. He did say he wants to confer with the surgeon and the oncologist after we see him tomorrow. But with wide margins like this, and the pathologist report, no need for radiation. He told us that when the tumor has been removed, they usually shoot the radiation directly into what they call the bed. Well, Brock's tumor bed is now gone. The whole area was removed by the Whipple Procedure. It all makes sense to me.

We talked quite a bit about ampullary cancer. The fact is, there just aren't any real statistics on it. In the first place, it is very rare and in the second place, it usually spreads before it is found. He said this was found very early.

Also, his blood pressure was down to 118/82. That's about exactly what it was running before the surgery. Brock has seemed a lot more relaxed today. He really resting and calm.

Our brother-in-law, Bill, was rushed into surgery this morning. In fact, they woke them up out of a sound sleep and said the monitors were showing they needed to move quickly. They said he needed the bypass immediately regardless of the risk. And the risk of bleeding was extremely high. He made it through surgery. He still needs prayer that his bleeding stays under control. From what I understand, Bill's 22 year old son went into ICU to see his dad and fainted. We won't let him live that one down. I think Brenda is near exhaustion. I hope she can get some rest now that the worst of it is over.

I will let you all go for now.

Watch for an update after our visit to the oncologist tomorrow.

Our God is an AWESOME God!
Awesome, Awesome

Love to all!!!
Chris