Excluding the 2 nights I was home after the initial study tests, I spent 11 nights in the hospital.
I’ve had more tests than I can even remember and some that I was sure were unnecessary based on my symptoms and was proven correct.
Anyway, basically I am never going back to Princess Margaret again. I have been removed from the study as they are worried future treatments will require similar length hospital stays.
Since I will not be on treatment, the next conversation with the Toronto oncologist was palliative care. It sounded incredibly complicated having having to deal with my local hospitals and home care. I assume they will figure it out.
My Toronto oncologist has suggested I have less than 3 months to live. (Note: This same oncologist said the same thing 9 months ago.)
All hope is not quite lost though. God can still heal me and there is still a potentially new (non-trial) drug from Japan that my Kitchener oncologist has been trying to get for me. He said it would be a good backup if the Toronto trial didn’t work. Studies have shown that this can add 3-4 months lifespan for someone with my diagnosis. I hope to speak to him ASAP.
Note: To any of my clients reading this, I am rapidly preparing everything I can to make sure my death does not impact your businesses. This is VERY important to me.
Having left the hospital, I have so fewer interruptions that I can get some work done. Four kids is nothing compared to the craziness of the hospital.
Prayer requests seem a little more difficult this time.
I think most importantly, pray for my family, to deal with my potentially soon death and to take care of me when I start needing more assistance.
I don’t think it would be a bad idea to pray for a miracle.
Praying for you and your family, bro, and for a miracle if God would be so willing. Jn 11:25-26
Hi John, my prayers are with you as you continue your struggle with cancer. Absolutely God can provide you with the healing you need. His will is perfect even if we don’t understand it. In any case he promises to be with us through all circumstances and that we cannot be separated from Him. He is there with you now, tomorrow and forever!
Continuing to pray for your family often. Praying for a miracle and for God’s clear provision and peace over your lives.
Hi John and.Leanne. we haven’t been receiving email updates, so ‘assumed’ there weren’t any.
Barry and Mary updated us and gave me the link again
Wishing and praying for the best in your family.
Hugs to all of you
Aunt Mary and Uncle.Ron
Hi John and Leanne
Thinking of you and your whole family as you journey through these difficult times.
Prayers for God’s healing whether it comes through His touch or a medical breakthrough treatment.
He is our Hope
Marty and Janet