I love this new quick chemo! My blood work came back quickly today and the chemo takes between 3-5 minutes to give. I love how quick that is! Today, I also got a bag of fluid as I waited for my labs to come back.
While I was there today, Dr. Leung stopped by. We talked about how my pain is much more under control and how I’m not having to use short acting pain pills during the day as often. He was pleased that I am less bloated. (I am pleased as well, although I think I still have a little bit more to go.)
As he was about to leave I mentioned that it’s becoming a little more difficult to breathe and that I’m out of breath quicker than I was a few days ago. He listened to me breathe through my back and tapped on my back. As soon as I saw his face I knew something was wrong. There is already fluid building back up around my right lung. 🙁
So what does that mean? It means another COVID test on Wednesday and then on Friday, another thoracentesis (fancy name for draining the fluid from around my lung). They will send the fluid away to a lab and if the results show the fluid is not a result of the cancer, we’ll have to figure out what is causing it.
The MRI I was supposed to have this afternoon to get a better look at my liver, is still awaiting authorization by insurance, so it is rescheduled for Thursday.
Thanks for continuing to pray with us. Please pray for all of these appointments and for our minds, that we will not dwell on them. Thanks friends! 🙂
My prayers and thoughts are with you Jennifer.
Thank you for the beautiful flowers Carol! That was so sweet of you. They look beautiful in my living room. ❤️
Continuing to pray for you, Tom and the girls. May God bless you with His peace as you travel this road. My love and blessings …
I will pray for those requests Jennifer!
I am sure praying for you. Glad the doctor showed up at the right time.
Continuing praying for you Jennifer. Praying that they will find out what causes the fluid in the lung. Praying for the MRI soon . Prayers for Tom, and the girls . ❤️♥️
Praying for you this morning as I read your post.
I may not always comment but I always read your posts and pray for all of you ❤️❤️
It is a privilege to pray for you! God is faithful and will never leave your side. He loves you and will make sure you have the strength, courage, wisdom and peace to get through each day. You have trusted Him with your past, trust Him with your future. Love you!
Praying for all of the needs mentioned but most of all, I’m praying for peace to sustain you during this time. God bless you my friend as you continue your fight.
Our prayers are continually with you all, but especially with you Jennifer as you routinely endure so much. ❤️
…….casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Praying for God to keep you all in His care ❤
Your welcome. Since i can not take flowers to church i have been giving flowers to friends and neighbors.
Continued prayers of comfort and for you to be able to enjoy your time with your family. I love you, friend!
Rich and I continue to pray for comfort and healing, and that you will continue to find moments of joy in spite of your difficult journey. Please know that your posts are a source of encouragement for so many. It’s made me look at my life differently. I especially was moved when you posted your daily schedule of medications. What a realistic window into your world. And yes, I prayed for poop. 🙂