Dr. Nattam one of the best Oncology doctors there is - is at a loss with Randy's case. This Cancer is so rare. The results of the Spinal Tap came back Negative - meaning they were unable to capture any Cancer Cells. Without the cells to determine what sort of Cancer it is - there is no treatment. Different cancers respond to different treatment. So you don't just start treatment hoping it might help.
Dr. Nattam would like us to repeat the Spinal Tap tomorrow. We don't have an appointment yet - it was late when we got out of the Dr. so they have to call us tomorrow to let us know what time to show up at Lutheran Hospital once again. We need prayers that this spinal tap fluid will hold the key to getting us some answers so we can get some relief by doing some treatment that will hopefully touch this ugly cancer.
If the Tap fluid comes back once again negative we move on to another test which we all would prefer not to attempt - however if it gives us answers then it would be beneficial. This additional test would be very involved - The radiologist would go in farther to get fluid out of the largest mass which is setting on the spine at T-10. Putting a needle in there is very dangerous. We have to have our Neurosurgeon standing by if is collapses he would be rushed immediately into major surgery. There is only an 80% chance that he will come out of this doing ok. There is a 20% chance that he could be paralized from the procedure.
We basically have no options but what we've been given. I am asking all of you to pray like crazy for the radiologist to grab a cancer cell while he's in there or grab a bunch of them!! Better out than in. I will inform him that is what he is to do when I get my shot at him prior to the procedure. This is all very scary!
Thank you for your prayers - make them be heard!!! I'm counting on all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Elaine and I just don't know what to say. We will certainly pray that a miracle happens.
ReplyDeleteGod please watch over Randy tomorrow, guide the hand of those working with him. Bring peace to Randy and Susan.
Thank you, Susan, for your open dialogue.It helps those of us who are fervently praying for Randy. May our Father in Heaven be with the doctor tomorrow and give him the wisdom to guide Randy's treatment.
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ReplyDeleteWe so much appreciate you keeping us updated via this blog. You know that the both of you are in our hearts and prayers.
There is a song that means so much to me that was sung and recorded by Keith Green while he was alive called THERE IS A REDEEMER. In it he sings...."thank you Abba, Father, for giving us your Son; and leaving your Spirit 'till your work on earth is done."
Open your hearts and souls to his Spirit and receive His comfort during these hard times. We love you both very much and will remain in touch.
Anita and Greg