I went to see my surgeons after getting another PET/CT scan on Thursday. Well, everyone I received incredibly awesome and shocking news! The Senior Surgeon told me that removing part or all of my lung would be incredibly risky at this point. That at this point the lung doesn't look like active disease. So, the major surgery is now been cancelled! Instead, they are going to do a bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar lavageon November 1. So,with that they will do some more biopsies and all. This is an OUTPATIENT procedure and I should not have to worry about recovering afterward. YAY! God is good. (All the time!) My parents and I sat there in shock as we were told this news. You have no idea how happy I am to not have to deal with all the chest tubes and tape again! Also my parents will not have to watch me suffer and my dad will not have to commute back and forth. SO Thankful! The surgeons plan for me to have regularly scheduled bronchoscopies. I will be seeing my magnificent oncologist Dr M soon. I believe, he plans for me to finish my cycle of chemo and possibly start my maintenance plan. Despite that, I still have some pain and am on oxygen all the time. My right lung will probably never be normal or function normally.
I can't fathom the awesome power of God. It blows my mind. I know that between the awesome power of God's healing and the prayers to him from everyone all over the world on my behalf has made has made all the difference. Resting on sweet Jesus has made all the difference! I AM loved!
And whether you like it or not he loves you too!
Love, K*
P.S. I designed this and my friend Jennifer made it pretty! November is Lung Cancer awareness month! Wear a white ribbon or pearls to show support.
So that's the score right now! They also believe that the tumor is in the top lobe of my right lung which is only kicking in 4% of the breathing work right now. Which is pretty awesome! Can I get an AMEN?
So, I have been out of the hospital for nine days. My next surgery is currently scheduled for November 1. This unfortunately means I can't make it to Nashville like i was hoping for the Lung cancer walk down there. Bummer! I was really looking forward to seeing my Nashy friends beautiful faces! I really miss you all BUNCHES!
I went to the Dr on Thursday. They originally wanted to do the next surgery this past Friday. Then, it was Monday and then Wednesday. While we were in the appt. my surgeon spoke to the Senior Surgeon (who I still haven't met.) My surgeon spoke to him while he was in the room with us. He then stepped out for a moment. We aren't really sure what all was said, suddenly he thought I needed more time to heal. As I had a rough time recovering from surgery. He also thought that I should have another PET Scan.
It was very odd. We were going a more conservative route. I felt MUCH better about this. Despite all the downsides, (missing seeing Nashville in Nov and possibly being super sore on my Nov 15th bday) I am ready to have this tumor out of me. They currently believe it to be a lil less that 2 centimeters big! Chemotherapy, the love, prayers and well Jesus have done immense healing. I still have plenty to go but I have made huge strides.
Speaking of strides, (nice segway,eh) I can't believe all the people from my workplace who have stepped out to walk to fund Lung Cancer Research. I am so touched! I feel so loved and supported by you. You all are amazing! If you would like to donate to their team, or join them you can by going HERE The walk in Nashy is Nov 5 in Centennial Park.
For those in the Los Angeles area, my Woobie, Kristin and her family are walking in Manhattan Beach, Ca. If you would like to walk or donate to the California Team KStar please go HERE
And finally the walk that is coming up quickly is for the American Lung Association here in Morgantown, WV. It is on October 22! If you would like to join me and my friends walking or donate, you can do that HERE
So enough pimping my cause. Here are some drawings I did some shrinky dinks of:
