All, just wanted to drop a note to say thank you again for praying for us. Friday I had my first scan since my surgery last Feb. In fact it was a PET scan from the thigh to top of head. The purpose was to see if there is any cancer in my face, especially under the free flap (surgical site). If there would be any cancer then they would not do the second surgery. If you remember after the surgery the pathology report showed no cancer in all areas except for one spot in the left sinus where the tumor was removed. That is why the doctors were pushing for radiation, to finish the job. But when researching the pros and cons of doing radiation the potential damage did not warrant the tiny benefit to be realized, especially when there was not a lot of history on these types of tumor/surgeries.
Then yesterday I met with the flap surgeon (his actual title is an Otolaryngologist but I like to keep things simple. Plus I can’t pronounce it.) to review the results. THE RESULTS WERE CLEAR! No detectable cancer anywhere on the scan! I am sure he was surprised because I elected to not do radiation and/or chemo after surgery. So, the alternative protocols I have been doing for 2 years have been effective. I really thank the LORD for all the people (doctors (medical and naturopathic), researchers, friends, websites, cancer forums, etc) that have contributed to the overwhelming knowledgebase in regard to this battle.
SO, I am scheduled to have the follow up surgery April 10. It is for “debulking the free flap.” It’s taking me awhile but I’ll get those glamour shots done some time. I still feel fine, am able to work, eat, walk, talk, drink, pray, worship, and give Sandy grief…. I am definitely on borrowed time (actually, aren’t we all?). thank you again from the bottom of my heart for everyone’s concern and prayers on our behalf! We are truly blessed!
Steve & Sandy
2 Corinthians 7:11, “….In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.”