Hi All,
Well, we're finally moving along and I've had my port put in and had my first chemo treatment. The surgery for the port went well and the chemo was non-eventful. The nurses in the chemo room are all wonderful. They explain everything and answer all of your questions. It took about three hours the first day, but will only be about two hours from now on. They give you steroids and anti-nausea medicine before the chemo. The steroids rev you up and she said I may not sleep well for a day or two. Actually I did ok and got some rest last night. I used the awake time to pray and that always calms me. I remember all of you in my prayers and want to let you know how very much I appreciate your ongoing support. The anti-nausea drug lasts for 72 hours, but they gave me medicine in case of break through nausea. So far so good. I am doing lots around the house today while I feel good. I know my next few days may not be as good.
I actually have a specific prayer request for you. I saw a news release on April 26th concerning a new cancer treatment drug. It is called Herceptin and is just coming out of very successful trial studies. It is used to treat the exact strain of cancer cell that I have. It targets the DNA of the very aggressive cell and prevents it from reproducing itself. It needs to be started while you are undergoing chemo treatments. I have an appointment to talk about how I can possibly get it. The nurse said that my oncologist is the one in their group that keeps up on all of the new treatments and he would be the one who knew the most about it. PRAISE GOD AGAIN. So please pray that once again the Lord is placing me in the right place at the right time and that I can receive this drug.
I hope you all don't mind the length of my updates. but I feel led to share what the Lord is placing on my heart as we go through this time. I have another hymn to share.
Just when I need Him,Jesus is near, Just when I falter, just when I fear; Ready to help me, ready to cheer. Just when I need Him, Jesus is true, Never forsaking all the way thro', Giving for burdens pleasures anew. Just when I need Him, Jesus is strong, Bearing my burdens all the day long; For all my sorrow giving a song,. Just when I need Him, He is my all, Answering when upon Him I call; Tenderly watching lest I should fall, Just when I need Him most, just when I need Him most; Jesus is near to comfort and cheer, Just when I need Him most. Music has always been a wonderful comfort for me through the years and more so now. The hymns say things so well and bring healing to our souls.
I love you all and can feel your support/ Praise God for all of you. I hope this finds you all well.
Ps. 119:156
Heb. 6: 17-29
Sandy