Leanne's appointment with Dr. Bloom today was a long one. We learned that the cancer spots that were in her bones (pelvis) and liver are no longer active! We are praising God for this healing. We also learned that the cancer that was in her lymph nodes is continuing to grow. We are trusting God's plan for a healing from this cancer too.
Dr. Bloom has decided that Leanne will start taking an oral chemo medication every other week for 90 days to try and stop the growth of the cancer in her lymph nodes. She will take the medicine for 7 days and then have 7 days off. We don't exactly know the side effects that will come with this medicine but we are praying they will be minimal. Leanne will meet with Dr. Bloom once a month until she has another scan at the end of the 90 days to see how the cancer is responding to the medicine.
Another praise is Leanne will get to stop taking some other medicines that have some pretty nasty side effects!! We are praising God for answering our prayer that Leanne would have relief from some of the unpleasant side effects.
The previous plan to begin the reconstruction process soon has also changed. Dr. Bloom has decided that now is not the best time the start that process.
While this is not what we wanted to hear, it is exactly what God intended to happen. We are once again choosing to trust God in this journey, no matter what lies ahead. Please keep us in your prayers. At this point you can pray for:
- Peace for Leanne, Ryan, and their families
- Maximum effectiveness of the new medicine against the cancer
- Minimal side effects from this new medicine
We will update after the first round of medicine to let you know of more specific ways to pray. If you ever have any questions about our faith and would like more info, please email us at teamchinny@gmail.com and we would love to talk more.
4 comments:
Im lifting u & ur family in prayer. Love you. Your Alabama cousin. Penny
What a hard road you are all walking so well!! It's ups and downs take so much faith & perseverance. Your dedication to showing Christ as head of it all is beautiful!! So impressed with the end of the blog that offers yourselves to discuss faith if anyone has questions. Such a testament!!! 'The prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective'. James 5:16b So keep reaching out for prayer. You've got mine!! Lots of love to you all : ) Hug Leanne! ~ Jane Bjork
Sending lots of love!
<3 Adrienne and Josh
Continuing to pray!!!! Big hugs from the Kleppes!!
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