More Tests & Treatments

Nathan had his third and probably last chemo injection into his spinal fluid today. Plans are now being made to move into the next phase of treatment. Nathan had several tests today to determine whether or not his lungs and heart were in good enough health to handle a bone marrow transplant. Everything checked out good. We are in the stage of treatment now that requires waiting and decision-making. The doctors are putting together the plan they think is best for Nathan and will then summit it to our insurance company for their approval. One of the surprises in this phase of Nathan’s treatment is how much the insurance company gets involved in determining a treatment plan, especially when bone marrow transplants are part of the treatment protocol. Nathan goes in tomorrow for a bone marrow biopsy to make sure his bone marrow is cancer free. The plan calls for harvesting Nathan’s own bone marrow so it can be used for his transplants when the time comes that it is needed. Pray that we may have patience during this time of waiting for a treatment plan to be finalized and accepted by insurance. Pray that we will be at peace about the treatment plan for Nathan (The proposed plan will be aggressive with lots of hospital time). Nathan’s reading is improving and his memory loss is not as severe. We rejoice with this. His work ethic and ability to focus is a real plus. Pray that these areas will continue to improve for Nathan (reading and memory). We continue to trust in God’s loving presence for Nathan’s healing and to give us the strength we need for the journey ahead. Thanks for your love, prayers and support.

Tim & Carol