Les saw Dr. Lee today for the results of the CAT scan he had yesterday. During the eight week waiting period, three more tumors developed in his liver making a total of four.
Dr. Lee wants to wait three months, do another scan and decide then what to do. His reasoning is that Les's quality of life right now is good, his liver function and lab work are good, so he doesn't want to make things worse at this point.
It seems that Dr. Lee thinks the chemo will not be a good decision because it will be so intense that Les's quality of life will not be good and it would only add one more year to his life, at the most. Les thinks that he would rather have fewer good years than be sick for the rest of the years he has left, taking chemo.
As usual, Les has taken this news positively. He has come to terms with what he is dealing with and his decision. He wants to feel as good as he can for as long as he can. He is happy that his liver is functioning well, because that is always a concern and his lab tests are still good. He is not ready to give up. We are trusting the Lord to lead and surround us with his grace.
Thank you for your prayers and encouragement.
God bless you,
Linda
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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