CT Scan Results
Today Randy had his follow-up CT scan to evaluate the effectiveness of the Erbitux after eight treatments. The results were not positive. The spots in his right lung had increased in size and number. In addition, there were spots in his left lung. The lymph nodes in his chest and left collarbone area were both considerably larger. While this was disappointing, it was not unexpected. Randy has been having some problems with respiration in the last few weeks. He tires easily and continues to lose weight.
After a long conversation with Dr. Ahmed, Randy has decided to suspend any further treatment. So far, nothing has shown the ability to slow down or stop the spread of the disease. We are flying to Chicago on Thursday and on to Maui on Saturday. The doctor said that this trip was very important to us and to our family and that we should go and enjoy ourselves. So, with his blessing, we are doing just that.
The future is uncertain. We may have given up on conventional treatment, but not our hope and faith that the Lord has a plan for us. My devotion yesterday was to trust and believe. We are doing that - trusting God and believing that we are indeed in the palm of his hand.
Continue to pray for us as we enter a new phase of our journey.
Peace be to you.
Randy & Sue
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Randy and Sue, I hope you both have a fabulous trip to Maui! We are praying for you both and the rest of the family and want to send love and hugs! Enjoy your trip!
Ruthie, James, and Raven
Vesta and I continue to lift you up as well. We know how much you enjoy Maui and we remember well the great meal we had in Hawaii while on our honeymoon, and as a gift from you all, back in 1993. May this trip be one that brings a great deal of renewed hope, peace, and strength for all of you! We love you both, Mark and Vesta
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