Last Friday, 4/7, we met with the oncologist to obtain the
results of the scans taken just two days prior. Once again, it was all good
news. Praise God for his faithfulness. From the initial scans in October, one
tumor is gone, the other has been reduced by 60% and the numerous random lesions
are gone. In total, the liver tumors are 78% reduced, based on the way the
doctor keeps score.
The esophageal cancer is essentially resolved based on what
the radiologist can determine. The thickening of the walls of the esophagus is
gone. The stent that was placed in my esophagus is “free floating”, indicating
that it is narrower than my esophagus. The stent probably should come out soon,
as it appears to no longer serve a purpose. We met with the GI physician’s
Nurse Practitioner today and discussed that possibility. We will see.
We continue to praise God for the progress that is being
made in defeating this cancer. The love and support from family and friends continues
to be overwhelming. Thank you for your prayers. They are making a real difference.
