Answers to Prayer

We saw so many answers to prayer yesterday. Thanks for all you’re doing to help in this battle!

The vein: I’ve never before had an easier pick. The nurse quickly accessed the same vein they’ve used the past 2 times, and everything went very smoothly.

Blood work: my hemoglobin is up to 12.5 (high-normal for women) and white cells are at 6.4 (almost up to mid-normal). The results on iron will be back on Tuesday, and the CA 125 tumor marker on Wednesday or Thursday.

Answers from the doctor:

He wants to continue treatment past #6 because I’m doing so exceptionally well, and I think he is now gaining some optimism of my going into a full remission. (He’s a wonderful Christian gentleman, and he certainly believes God answers prayer. But I don’t think he’s had many patients with a strong prayer network like you all. He feels my progress is truly remarkable. So do I. The reason he hadn't planned to go beyond six treatments is that most patients have to quit even before that because the effects are so difficult.)

He says the only ongoing testing he will do is the CA 125 blood test. His goal now is to get that number down below 15. Normal is regarded as 35 or lower. If it goes below 15, he says he’ll continue to monitor it, and the first indication of relapse would be an increase in that number. It would probably show up that way long before any new tumors form. He also hopes that by the time of a relapse, new treatments or studies will be available.

He does not object to my taking the alternative supplements that we believe God has led us to. And we’re making every reasonable effort to eat nutritionally and exercise and rest wisely.

So here’s our strategy:
1. Prayer and trust in God
2. Healthful living
3. Medical treatment
4. Alternative supplements

Whatever results God brings, we will thank Him for His goodness.

Thanks so much for all your love and prayers.

Love,
Carol