The pathology report indicates that the nodule on the thyroid has nothing to do with the melanoma. Dr. Smith was not too concerned about it but recommends that it be looked at again with ultrasound in about three months just to see if it has changed at all.
The report on the wide-area excision around the melanoma site came back clear, and again, no cancer in the sentinel lymph node. The report did not reflect all the tissue (the muscle in particular) that Dr. Smith had removed, and he was perplexed about that. He is going to speak with the pathologist concerning the language. I am convinced—by the tightness of my incision, the depression in my chest, and his drawing—that he took enough. The report just needs to reflect that for the rest of the professionals involved in this.
So, all reports seem to indicate I am clear of cancer right now! Praise the Lord! The next step is to see oncologist, Dr. Mathew Joseph this Friday, March 26, 10:45 a.m. Central Time.
If you would, here’s how you can pray for us at this time:
1. Pray for wisdom for our decision regarding the recommended treatment.I must add a special word of thanks which cannot begin to express my appreciation for Jim Joyce, his wife, Faith, and friends who stepped in and finished my fence project in Mississippi. Jim and Faith, in the dictionary by the words Christ-like servants, there’s a picture of you two!
2. Pray for our house to sell in Mississippi so Beth can join me without that burden when the school year is over.
3. Pray for Beth to get a teaching position in Tennessee for the next school year.
4. Pray for our son Jonathan as he seeks employment upon graduating from college in May.
Thanks to all for your prayers, love, support, and encouragement. You are blessings beyond measure!
God is good—all the time, and His people are something else!
6 comments:
Don and I are thrilled with the wonderful news and are thanking God for His answer to prayers on your behalf! We will continue to pray for you and your family, especially for the items of concern you listed!
Have a great day!
In His Love,
Joy
Pastor, we Praise God for the wonderful news. We will continue to lift you and the family up in prayer.
Love in Christ
Benny and Rita
I rejoice with you Chuck. What wonderful news to receive after being forced to face your mortality in such a dramatic way.
Ronnie and I are so happy for you and the turn out of events. May the Lord bless you and continue to fill your lifes with good news. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Keep going strong in faith,
Ronnie, Kim and boys
Very thankful for the good report. But just so you know, already praying for your requests - even though I'm still trying to figure a way to keep Beth here for scrapbook time!
Thanks for keeping us up to date and sharing this experience with us. We are so glad to hear good news. We will pray for you and yours.
Sincerely,
The Wells Family
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