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I have had so many brain scans, CT scans, etc. that I have lost count of the number of times I have received scans. I remember the first X-ray of my chest when I was in Goshen; and I also remember my first CT scan which was also in Goshen. That was around four years ago. These first scans portrayed a treatment plan that was horrible.
Since then, I have received many other scans to monitor how the cancer inside my body was functioning. With great joy, these scans showed that the cancer cells were shrinking and losing their ability to grow. After being free from cancer growth for two and a half years, a six month CT scan (fall of 2007) showed an abnormality in my lung; it was a new cancer growth. This was removed easily by outpatient surgery. Unfortunately, my last MRI (3/2/07) showed an abnormal growth in my bran’s right frontal lobe. While a scan in its self can not diagnose a problem, with my history of cancer, it is likely a new sarcoma (cancer) growth is in my brain. In addition, while I received my scan a couple of weeks ago, I just found out the results this past Wednesday. For a couple of unfortunate reasons within the hospital staff, the new growth was not shared with me or my primary doctor until this date. While two weeks does not see to be a long time, with how fast the cancer has grown in my body, I pray this is not a big deal.
After talking with my doctor, I had a CT scan of my upper body on Friday (3/20/09). The purpose of this scan was to make sure that there are no other abnormal changes in the rest of my body. I will be meeting with my doctor this coming Monday (3/23/09) to discus more about what needs to be done.
While talking with my doctor on the phone, he said “this is very treatable.” This is a quote that I want to keep going through my head as I am the one who is emotionally dealing with it. I also want you all to keep it in your minds as I have come to understand you all have emotional connections to me and my story.
May God continue to bless us as God has been doing for more than four years. May God be a rock that holds us down when everything is going wonderfully and keeps us up when we are falling down. A would appreciate your prayers as once again I have to deal with a known aspect of my life that is still left unknown.
With peace and love,
Nathan
Since then, I have received many other scans to monitor how the cancer inside my body was functioning. With great joy, these scans showed that the cancer cells were shrinking and losing their ability to grow. After being free from cancer growth for two and a half years, a six month CT scan (fall of 2007) showed an abnormality in my lung; it was a new cancer growth. This was removed easily by outpatient surgery. Unfortunately, my last MRI (3/2/07) showed an abnormal growth in my bran’s right frontal lobe. While a scan in its self can not diagnose a problem, with my history of cancer, it is likely a new sarcoma (cancer) growth is in my brain. In addition, while I received my scan a couple of weeks ago, I just found out the results this past Wednesday. For a couple of unfortunate reasons within the hospital staff, the new growth was not shared with me or my primary doctor until this date. While two weeks does not see to be a long time, with how fast the cancer has grown in my body, I pray this is not a big deal.
After talking with my doctor, I had a CT scan of my upper body on Friday (3/20/09). The purpose of this scan was to make sure that there are no other abnormal changes in the rest of my body. I will be meeting with my doctor this coming Monday (3/23/09) to discus more about what needs to be done.
While talking with my doctor on the phone, he said “this is very treatable.” This is a quote that I want to keep going through my head as I am the one who is emotionally dealing with it. I also want you all to keep it in your minds as I have come to understand you all have emotional connections to me and my story.
May God continue to bless us as God has been doing for more than four years. May God be a rock that holds us down when everything is going wonderfully and keeps us up when we are falling down. A would appreciate your prayers as once again I have to deal with a known aspect of my life that is still left unknown.
With peace and love,
Nathan
posted by Nathan's Blog... at 11:46 AM
7 Comments:
Nathan, thank you for your openness regarding all you have and are going through. You and yours continue to be in my prayers. May Christ's peace and presence be yours. Sharon B
Nathan...your prayer warriors are again back on the job.....we lift you and your family up and hope once again this sarcoma can be treated....Bless you ..Amy C
Nathan,
What a joy to see you in IC tonight! Your smile is a joy to receive! You are such a gift and inspiration! Know you are in our family's many thoughts and prayers each and every day.......love, jane
Nathan,
Your journey is a tough one, but God knows you have the strength. I am with you on it. Stay strong, you will be victorious. Wait and see.
love to you,
gail, Josh's mom.
Nathan... you continue to be an inspiration to us all and a wonderful witness of God's faithfulness through times of uncertainty. My prayers will increase for you and your family's behalf. May you feel the strengthening presence of Jesus in a very real way. Blessings... Karen Nafziger
Dear Nathan, Once again your FAITH and COURAGE are an example to us all! We just want you to know that you, and your family are always in our prayers. I would like to share a Bible verse that I have found to be very comforting. "So do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". Isaiah 41:10 We love you Nathan! Myron, Shannon, Kayla, and Austin.
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