Wednesday, August 25, 2010

It's a miracle!

I had my two week post surgery visit with my oncologist today.

We got great news! At this time, I don't require any additional treatment. That's right. No chemo, no radiation. I believe it's a miracle!

He said a lot of doctor speak that Jared could probably recite verbatim, but essentially removing the tumor was enough. My oncologist said that at this time, based on what he can see & the pathology reports that going through radiation would do more harm than good.

Our next step is observation. I'll meet with him again at the end of September, and then follow up with a visit every few months just to watch and see how things are going. If cancer springs up again, then we can address chemo/radiation as a treatment option down the road. As far as today, I don't need it!

For now I just keep recovering from surgery and enjoying my family!


13 comments:

Tina said...

AHHHHHHH!!!! Oh Gwen!! That is the best news you were hoping to hear and you indeed heard it. We were joking in the parking lot that you could get that news, laughing like ya right and you truly did get that news!!! I saw that you called and I didn't put the two together until I saw your blog post. I clicked so fast to read about it. I'm so excited inside. I can't wait to talk with you in person.

Richard and Katie said...

Woo Hoo!! That is so great to hear!

Party of Two said...

AHH!!! I am so so happy with this news!! Prayers have most definitely been said and answered <3

Jenna said...

Hurray! That's wonderful news. Lots of prayers have been answered!!!

Abby said...

It *is* a miracle! I'm so excited for the good news and pray for continued good news for a very, very long time!

ColleenandKendra said...

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTT!!!!!!! That is so awesome. Only gets better from here! Oh I'm so glad!

Maria said...

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! That is sooo wonderful Gwen! Prayers have been answered. I am so very happy for you and your family!!!!

Tassia said...

GWEN! That is so great!!! I am bursting at the seams with so much joy for you! What a testimony builder that is for me, personally, to witness this true miracle take place in you life. You are such a rock and such an example to me. Thank you!

Erin said...

I am so happy for you and your family! That is amazing news, and I know it's just what you needed to hear.

Belinda said...

Great news!!!!!! I'm sure you are feeling such a sense of relief!
God Bless!

The Reimers Family said...

I have chills!!!! That is the best news I've heard all week! Thank Heaven, literally!

Natasha said...

That's FANTASTIC news! So glad to hear it!

Anonymous said...

this is just what i wanted to hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! god is good. you enjoy ur family. im happy for yall. you are a wonderful person, and have been blessed!!!!! this is soooo wonderful. i think of you often.