Today Mother and I went to the cancer center and met with the doctor who will be treating her. He gave us very encouraging news.
*She does have myelodysplasia, and it's serious. BUT...
*It is not leukemia.
*It can be treated with drugs similar to chemo, but without the side effects.
WOO-HOO!
*This treatment will likely put her disease into remission.
*It will make her feel better, improve the health of her blood, and take stress off the heart.
*She does not need the care of Hospice at this point, but can continue with them for additional support. That is still to be decided.
*This is not a guarantee that she will recover. But it is a very promising outlook for improved health.
We are very happy with this doctor, who took at least 30 minutes with us, answering questions. He told her after he closed the door that until we had all the information we needed, she was his only patient. I like that. A lot.
We still rest in the unfailing love of the Father, and are so very grateful for what we learned today. Thank you for your prayers for our family.
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That is just the greatest news I've heard in a long, long time!!!!! Prayer DOES change things, doesn't it????? I'm just so happy to hear this news!!!!! Cora
Wow! Glory to God!
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