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Hello-
It is me again . . . another mass e-mail to tell you how I am doing. And, unfortunately, I don’t bring good news. Friday afternoon I got back the preliminary results of pathology report on the lump they took out of my body. A lump that quite frankly I didn’t care to lose :). My doctor explained to my family and I that I have a type of cancer that is called sarcoma, which is a cancer that develops in the fleshy parts of one’s body (muscles, tendons, and fatty tissues). So, that is what I have. It is crazy that after you are diagnosed with something that is worse than a previously bad diagnosis, you end up wishing for what you were first diagnosed. For me it started out as a simple cyst, and now I have sarcoma!!!! I want the lymphoma, which I never thought I would have said until after finding out that I had sarcoma.
In short, the road to recovery will be very long and hard. I was reading that I will receive chemo for around 10 months accompanied with radiation therapy and more surgery. The way I see it is that the only way for me to get over this is with a miracle from God, so please keep praying for me. There are survivors and I pray that I will be one of them.
I also want to thank all you have prayed for me, given me cards, called, and sent me flowers. The flowers are really beautiful, thanks Goshen College and Emily Sommers (tell your family thanks for me too)!
May our Lords peace be with us all,
Nathan
It is me again . . . another mass e-mail to tell you how I am doing. And, unfortunately, I don’t bring good news. Friday afternoon I got back the preliminary results of pathology report on the lump they took out of my body. A lump that quite frankly I didn’t care to lose :). My doctor explained to my family and I that I have a type of cancer that is called sarcoma, which is a cancer that develops in the fleshy parts of one’s body (muscles, tendons, and fatty tissues). So, that is what I have. It is crazy that after you are diagnosed with something that is worse than a previously bad diagnosis, you end up wishing for what you were first diagnosed. For me it started out as a simple cyst, and now I have sarcoma!!!! I want the lymphoma, which I never thought I would have said until after finding out that I had sarcoma.
In short, the road to recovery will be very long and hard. I was reading that I will receive chemo for around 10 months accompanied with radiation therapy and more surgery. The way I see it is that the only way for me to get over this is with a miracle from God, so please keep praying for me. There are survivors and I pray that I will be one of them.
I also want to thank all you have prayed for me, given me cards, called, and sent me flowers. The flowers are really beautiful, thanks Goshen College and Emily Sommers (tell your family thanks for me too)!
May our Lords peace be with us all,
Nathan
posted by Nathan's Blog... at 11:10 PM
3 Comments:
Nathan,
I just checked your website and it worked. I figured out how to write a comment. I hope you enjoyed the supper and that you have a good nights rest. May you awaken in the morning feeling rested and refreshed. Our prayers are with you daily, praying for a miracle. Phyllis Litwiller
Nathan,
The web site is a wonderful idea. So many times Jon and I have wanted to call, however we also didn't want to disturb you or ask questions that you have already answered a hundred times. Please be assured that even though we don't bother you with those calls, that you are in our thoughts and prayers each and every day. May God grant you healing.
Becky Litwiller
Hola Nathan!
No me es possible de sign in en este blog. Parece que tengo que tratar algunas vezes màs:-) Hay que aprender.... Es una buena idea este blog para nosotros para que podiamos ver como te va. Es muy bien de ver, que tienes tantos amigos piensando en ti y orando para ti y tu familia
Que Dios de cuide y bendiga
Trixy
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