Well the conclusion of meeting with doctors this week is that there are two options for John, the first is to do nothing, and the second is to have surgery to remove the bulk of the tumor. John has been praying and really seeking the Lord in what is the right option and seems to have peace with having surgery. He truly wants to be in obedience to God's will.
The surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday, December 9th. We are going to have it done at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach where the doctor we have been using for the latest radiation is working out of. We have elected not to use our Kaiser doctors, John feels more confident in this doctor and we feel that confidence is important.
The hope with this surgery is that first it will remove the entire tumor of course, second that the pressure will be relieved and therefore John can come off the steroids he has been on to control the swelling. The steroids have become almost as detrimental to John as the tumor. They have been responsible for John's profound weakness to the point he needs assistance just walking. Truly we just place it all in God's hands. Knowing He is more than faithful.
We ask for your prayers, before the surgery for wisdom, if this is not the right path we want to know that. Thanks so much.
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8 comments:
We will be praying. God has a purpose and a plan--follow His peace. Love you guys!
I will be thinking of John and the family, praying, and fasting on Tuesday. It's all in God's hands and he ha done some great things in your family, although I know this is very difficult. Hang in there Dawn, God never gives us more than we can handle.
Love and Prayer,
Brooke
Extra thoughts and prayers will be sent on Tuesday.
Love Amy
We are praying for you guys. Let me know if you need anything we could swing by. How long are you going to be down this way?
John, Dawn, Chris, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep believing, keep the faith, and keep fighting hard...never stop!
Jim
the cabalkas are praying too...trusting the Holy Spirit will guide and comfort as promised.
Fervently praying with you all. Lots of hugs and love sent your way.
The Panici's
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all from out here in Florida. Praying for peace, for wisdom for the doctors and the felt presence of the Lord. we love you! Yale and Donna
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