We had an appointment with Dr. Cole (our medical oncologist) on Monday. The scan we had in August 2010 showed that the tissue was 18mm crosswise. It is now 14mm in one spot. A little lower it was 16mm and has shrunk to 12mm. So it basically shrunk by 25%. Dr. Cole was really happy with these results and said that she would be surprised if it would shrink any more in the future. We were encouraged by this news because Joel has not had any chemo or radiation since the last scan. She wants to see us in 6 months for a check up.
If we ever need a reality check on what cancer can do to a body, all we need to do is sit in an oncologist's waiting room for any amount of time and just watch the people coming in and out. I can't even describe how it makes me feel. I feel so blessed to be where we are, and yet so unworthy that I am sitting by a healthy husband. I am here for a purpose. To Glorify God. I don't want to be at all distracted by this world and my own desires, that I only give God my leftovers instead of all my mind, soul, heart and strength. It is a potent reminder for me.
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