Good news – the spots on my kidney appear to be cysts and not cancer at this time. The doctor would not say he’s 100% sure they are not cancer, but that they do not appear to be cancerous at this time. For now, that’s good news, so I’ll take it.
The other news I guess is good in some way. The fluid that keeps building up near my lung does have cancer cells in it. That’s good news because that we don’t have figure out what else is wrong and causing the fluid build up. It’s still just cancer causing problems. Hooray??
We asked Dr. Leung what we do about this fluid that keeps building up. He said we treat it with chemo and as the chemo works, the amount of fluid should slow down. Tom pointed out that it’s like a test. We’ll know the chemo is working if the fluid buildup slows down,
We are all concerned because no chemo has worked this past year. Because of that, I asked the logical question, “What do we do if the fluid keeps coming back again and again and again?” He said that we just keep draining it. If it has to be drained more than once a week, I’ll have to have a catheter put in that will either drain constantly (kind of like the drain I had after my mastectomy which I loved (not)), or one that is capped off and then drained every few days. It sounds gross, either way, but I’m glad we asked so we know what the next steps are, should we need them.
I had to take an anti-anxiety pill yesterday because there was too much to handle at the moment. That helped, as did a good night sleep. Sometimes humor helps as well. So since the fluid looks like chicken stock, and I’m not a chicken, I’ve decided to call it human stock. Lol. I have to try to laugh at something.
So last Friday I had 1 liter of human stock drained. Let me know if you want me to save you some next time to make some cannibal soup. Oh wait….it appears that it’s illegal to do that. Nevermind. Gag…ugh……nasty….are you laughing or crying yet?
So, how do you think human stock compares to bone broth? 😉
I’m glad you have answers and a plan. My prayers and good thoughts continue for you.
Jennifer you are in our constant prayers! To see your ability to laugh in your journey is a blessing and honors the Lord. We love you, Chuck and Bobbie
I love you!
Continued prayers, and see you tomorrow on Zoom!
Laura
I’m thanking Jesus for good news! I love you, friend, and am continuing to cover you in my prayers.
So good to hear the good news. I continue to pray for you and thank Jesus for being with you.
Thank you Lord for some good news for a change. Will pray that it continues.
Human broth ? Oh my goodness That’s Gary Larson humor. Bless your heart that you can laugh and still find humor, however demented, in your situation. Thank you again for keeping us so well informed. God knows all the details but it helps us humans to be able to be specific in our prayers. Take care and know that you are in our hearts .
Praise God for good news, and for the sense of humor you display. You are so loved. Wish I could just hug you and hold your hand. Prayers will continue for you and family. I love you
Good news and comical. I’m so glad you can laugh. Remember the story of the old man who was so sick (aRockefeller I think) who discovered laugher was the best medicine he had aces to so rented a ton of funny movies and laughed himself well. Probably from the Bible. A merry heart forth well like a medicine. Laugher does something to the one marrow where healing comes from. Keep laughing Jennifer! Praying for lots of fun and laughter in your home and tons of love and healing going on.
What a trooper!! Yes laughter is truly the best medicine. Getting all those endorphins flooding your body and mind!! So glad you have a plan for the “broth”!! Always happy to hear you had good sleep. That too helps! One day at a time! Love and prayers for you and your family!❤️
So nice that you can laugh . So happy to hear no cancer in the kidneys. You have always been strong in self and in your faith . Prayers for sleep and comfort. Prayers for Tom and the girls . God bless . ♥️