Chemo update

Les had chemo Tuesday. It has been rough this time---probably the worse yet. He has had an upset stomach, chills and swelling. He is real weak again and his feet and legs are numb. He hasn't missed work--of course, but is wiped out when he gets home and sleeps all afternoon. He still has an upbeat attitude and just goes with the flow.

Please continue to keep him in your prayers, especially regarding the surgery that we hope will be by the end of the month.

God's love to you all!

Chemo & surgery update

We received a little more information yesterday from Dr. Lee. The machine that Dr. Forrester(liver surgeon) uses to do the microwave procedure on the tumors is a traveling machine. In order for KU to have the machine there has to be a list of people that need the procedure. Therefore, Les is on a waiting list for the machine and when KU gets the machine then he will be scheduled for surgery.

The doctors agreed that since the chemo seems to be working on the tumors, they would continue with the chemo during the waiting period.

Les had chemo yesterday, 8/26. He had the same symtoms last night as usual, insominia, upset stomach and chills. He went to work this morning as usual.

We know God is working.

More chemo

Well, Les just a call from Dr. Lee's nurse at Olathe Cancer Center. Dr. Lee came out of the conference with Dr. Forrester and said to call Les and have him come in Tuesday for chemo. The doctors decided to do two more rounds of chemo before surgery.

We don't know how long this will delay the surgery. We also don't know the particulars from the meeting between the doctors. Maybe Dr. Lee will tell Les tomorrow.

It looks like we will be waiting a little longer.

Dr. Forrester visit

Les went to the KU Cancer Center today for an appointment with Dr. Forrester(liver surgeon). Dr. Forrester would like to operate on Les to remove his gall bladder (which is pushing against his liver) and to do a procedure similiar to the radiology procedure he had on the tumors in his liver last September.

Dr. Forrester would like to first meet with two other doctors before making the decision. One of the doctors is an expert in reading PET Scans. He will also confer with Dr. Lee and together they will decide the next step.

Les should hear something by the end of next week. He should be getting used to waiting by now, but that's not so. The Lord is definitely teaching patience and trust in him.

More Good News

Dad met with Dr. Lee today and was told the tumors in his liver have shrunk so the Chemo has worked. He meets next week with Dr. Forester to discuss the next step.

Thanks for your prayers. Good news twice in a row has not happened much through this whole process, so it feels like finally things are moving in the right direction.

Dr. Lee appointment

Les has an appointment with Dr. Lee today to get the results of the PET scan. We are anticipating no surprises, just a more detail report of the CAT scan.

His spirits are up after Monday's tests. He is anxious to see what the plan is. We will know more after next week's appointment with Dr. Forrester (liver surgeon).

It is comforting to know so many people are praying for him.

God Bless you all!

Results of Monday Tests

Dad got some good news today. His colonoscopy showed no signs of tumors in his colon or stomach. They did determine that the cause of the pain in his throat was from bleeding ulcers in his esophagas. They prescribed some new medication to help with that issue.

Monday morning

Les has his 2 scopes tomorrow. Today he is doing his prep procedure which is worse than the actual test. He hasn't had solid food since Friday evening.

I don't know if we will know anything after the appointment or have to wait until Thursday when we see Dr. Lee.

Thanks for your prayers