This has been THE LONGEST holiday weekend I’ve ever had. It was a huge relief to see Dr. Vander Woude tonight. She seems like a really nice doctor and I’m glad that I have her for my Oncologist.
I’ve learned that I have a large 4 X 2 cm “aggressive” tumor (probably had it over 5 years). It’s the worst kind of tumor (on a three negative scale), but the doctor thinks we can beat it with a long treatment plan. The first step is to do a biopsy of a lymph node which looked suspicious on the MRI. Then a battery tests will be done – head and body scans to check for cancer elsewhere, bloodwork, etc. I will also have a port put in for Chemo. It sounds like Chemo will start next week which will take about half a day every two weeks and will last four to six months. Once chemo is complete, I’ll have surgery and then radiation.
I’m quite sore after last week’s biopsy and I have a lot of bruising. Thankfully my mom was here all day today to lift the babies which helps a lot with soreness and swelling.
After tonight’s appointment I’m optimistic because now we have a plan. I was relieved to hear they will be able to control the nausea from chemo. I was so nervous about that because Zofran (an anti-nausea drug they use for chemo patients) was given to me during pregnancy last year and it didn’t help me at all. I’m freaking out about losing my hair. Dusty and I will look like a very interesting couple now. 🙂 I’ve decided to cut my hair very short because I’ve always wondered what I would look like with short hair. It is what it is.
We’re ready to fight this with everything we have.
Please pray that the cancer hasn’t spread to my lymph nodes. That the scans, tests and putting in the port goes well. Dusty had a shift in job responsibilities (all good) so please pray that the transition goes well for him and isn’t too stressful on top of all this cancer stuff.
Brooklyn asked tonight what the cancer would do if I didn’t get chemo. I told her that I would get to go to heaven. After a long, thoughtful pause she said “then you’ll get to know what God and Jesus look like!” Too cute.
Max and Samantha are doing well and blissfully oblivious to all of this.
I love reading your emails, comments, etc. Thank you, thank you, thank you for them.
We are praying hard for you! Like you said, prayer works! So awesome that you have seen that first hand! Love the photos on here. So fun to see your beautiful family! Love, Natalie (and family)
Lindy and Dusty – We are praying for you! We know God is capable of miracles, and pray that He will shock you and the doctors with incredibly quick healing. In Christ, Kelli
Lindy… your faith amazes me! We will be praying that Jesus would continue to be your strength and give you everything you need for this journey. With much love in Him, Amy (& family)
Lindy and family, we are praying for you. Your positive outlook is inspirational. God has worked miracles in your family before, and we pray that he will again. Glad you have a blog, it is a great support network for your prayer warriors. I will check back often!
Andrea
Dear Dusty and Lindy,
I just heard the news, and am going to go directly from writing this note to my knees in prayer. We serve a good God, and though we don’t know what the future holds, we do know that He is already there. When my Dad was diagnosed with cancer I often reflected on these verses, “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord. Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord”. Psalm 27:13-14
Love and prayers, Susan
Hi Lindy,
Clair and I are thinking and praying for you everyday!! It sounds like you have a great doctor. All our love, Clair and Jane
We are praying to a God of miracles and healing!! We will continue to pray for all of you!
We are praying for you. Hair grows back, just think of the giggles, great wigs and hats you’ll get play with! You are a strong family who have survived so much already you CAN do this too. We are with you all the way.
Love
Robyn, Brian, Ellie and Amber
Again, I am here for whatever you need. Don’t hesitate to call. I have been consumed with praying for you. Our God is a healing God and for that I am thankful. Love you all!
Lindy,
Next week it’ll be 3 years since I first heard those words that it was cancer. I got the call about my biopsy on the morning of my 29th birthday. My daughter was 2 weeks away from her 4th birthday and my son was barely a year. The next few weeks and months were a whirlwind for me, planning treatments and surgeries and arranging for help for the kids. I was able to find some wonderful support through the Young Survival Coalition. (www.youngsurvival.org if you haven’t already found it) If you ever need to talk to someone who has walked that road, please feel free to email me sallibrux@gmail.com. I’ll be praying that your lymph node biopsy comes back clear,for peace for you and your family and for wisdom for your doctors. Cancer sucks but remember you are already a survivor!!
In Him,
Salli
Praying for strength and peace for you and your family. Keep the faith!
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