Pastor Sue continues to feel better in these past couple months. She enjoys her part time working schedule, continues to take her daily walk, and was able to completely quit her Advil with some tolerable discomfort. After four months of treatment, she and Pastor Donald are planning to take a trip back to Taiwan to celebrate Pastor Donald's father's birthday from 3/10-3/17. She is like a walking witness among us! We can only praise God, the Father for His wonderful healing power upon Pastor Sue, and thank all of you for your prayers.
Pastor Sue went to her Doctor's appointment today. The doctor went over her bloods tests and CT scan results with her. Following are some updates:
Test Results:
1. CT scan on both chest and abdomen areas show stable appearance compared to the previous scan EXCEPT the fluid retention in right lung has been increased.
2. Both liver and kidney functions are within normal range.
3. Calcium level is low and this is one of the side effects of Xgeva, the bone protecting agent.
4. The bone metastasis is improving.
Treatment Plan:
1. If the water in her lung still remains after she comes back from the trip, the doctor will have to drain it.
2. Next MRI will be scheduled in March after she is back, and another PET scan will follow it.
3. She will stop Xgeva injection for now.
Prayer Requests:
1. Ask God to grant Pastor Sue the energy, endurance, and safety for the trip to come.
2. God will drain/reduce her water retention in the lung without needles.
3. Ask God to bless them with a joyful heart that they will take all the new challenges in a positive way.
4. They may have great family gathering, and at the same time, they may bring hope/love/comfort and witness to their family members.
5. The medication, Tarceva, usually develops its resistance in few months. Pray for the delay of the resistance or no resistance.
6. Pray for the best results from next MRI and PET scan.
Treatment Plan:
1. If the water in her lung still remains after she comes back from the trip, the doctor will have to drain it.
2. Next MRI will be scheduled in March after she is back, and another PET scan will follow it.
3. She will stop Xgeva injection for now.
Prayer Requests:
1. Ask God to grant Pastor Sue the energy, endurance, and safety for the trip to come.
2. God will drain/reduce her water retention in the lung without needles.
3. Ask God to bless them with a joyful heart that they will take all the new challenges in a positive way.
4. They may have great family gathering, and at the same time, they may bring hope/love/comfort and witness to their family members.
5. The medication, Tarceva, usually develops its resistance in few months. Pray for the delay of the resistance or no resistance.
6. Pray for the best results from next MRI and PET scan.
