Chemo #13
We talked to Dr. Saylors about my scan today! All my tumors, nodules, everything has continued to decrease in size. Some of them are too small to even be measured! The tumors on my liver were measuring 4 cm. They are now around 1 cm! My lymph nodes were the size of ping pong balls and are now the size of lima beans. Praise God!
We have come to the point where the harm from chemo outweighs the benefit. I am so very tired and I'm tired all the time. I want to feel good again. I will finish this cycle (a cycle for me is carboplatin + taxol one week, taxol only the next week, then a week off) and maybe one more cycle. Then I will stop chemo. I will be checked regularly and I will go back on the chemo if the tumors grow.
I am happy with this decision. Yes, I still have cancer. But I am alive, and I will live on! This is not to say that God will not take this cancer from my body this instant! I still believe God will heal me. My idea of a miracle was that the tumors would disappear, but THIS is a miracle too. I will elaborate on this in a future blog, there is a lot I'd like to say this subject. My most fervent prayer was that I would watch my children grow up, and I will! I am thankful! I will continue to walk by faith; even more so while I am not taking treatment. God is so good! My Father truly has his hands over me. He is my shield, my anchor, my refuge. He is everything! Though I am weak, I lean into His strength and His grace and I am whole. I am swaddled in His love!
Thank you all for your prayers and support!! By His stripes, I am healed.
I am so happy to read your good news. I know God will heal you and my daughter! I will continue to pray for increased strength. Believe in your miracle, I do!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! Prayers for your daughter! <3
DeleteWhitney! I am soooooo happy for you! I believe the rumors will continue to shrink. I am so glad you will be able to enjoy playing with your children and watching them grow. They have a wonderful mother! Thank you for the update and I will be looking out for future posts. God bless you and HUGS!! Melissa R
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! <3
DeleteThank you for the update, Whitney. I will pray that God will give you strength and energy. Even when the chemotherapy is ended, the power of God will continue to work in your body to bring about a healing and a cure. Keep the word in your heart; keep declaring your faith and you will see great and mighty things.
ReplyDelete"But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and playfully jump like calves from the stall." Malachi 4:2
Amen! Thank you!!
DeleteWhitney,
ReplyDeleteJust keep taking each miracle as it happens!!! AWESOME news about the shrinkage!!! We will all continue to lift you up in prayer and see you through to ALL the miracles!!! Amen! I am so very happy to hear your news.
Be sure to rest so the chemo can fight the cancer and your body will just let it. Soon you will be back to your old energy levels. Rest and water!!!
Addie
Amen!! Thank you so much!
DeletePraising God for your great news, Whitney!!! Praying for you daily for your continued healing.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteWonderful news!!! You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! <3
DeleteHello Whitney, dear, unknown sister in Jesus Christ :)
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled across your blog and let me tell you, your light is shining bright, man!! I am touched about how you praise God and pray his peace will guard you! May you be abundantly blessed and miraculously healed!
Keep shining his light! :) You´re amazing!!!
Greetings, Vera from Germany, in Texas right now, 23 years
Thank you so much Vera!! <3
DeleteHi Whitney
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog a few months ago and have continued to follow your updates. Your a true inspiration and your positive outlook is fabulous. Wishing you and your family the very best and sending you warm and sunny prayers from Southwest Florida!
Skylar
Thank you so much Skylar!! <3
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