Yesterday, 6/22/07 (Dalaynee's 3rd B-day) we had a consultation with the Radiologist at Long Beach Memorial (the hospital that Jeff was in) and basically, after getting all the final test results back from his biopsy, he has a stage 3 (medium in seriousness) malignant tumor that is inoperable because of location, not because of seriousness. They want to do radiation for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks starting in the next week or 2. One of Jeff's questions was..."will my personality change if you shoot radiation in my brain?" They said no...the most likely side affects are hair loss, & possible interruption or increase in his sleep pattern....that's about it...Jeff told me that if he looses too much hair, he's shaving his head completely...I told him that might be kind of sexy, so no worries there!!! Anyway, we still have an appointment next week Thursday in LA at Cedar Sinai to see what treatment they recommend, however, as a side note...we stopped by our family doctor, and he told us that the Radiologists at LBM (which is a great hospital out here, for those of you out of state) were renown in their field...just like the surgeon at CS was renown in his field...he continued to say that if anyone in his family needed radiation, he would send them to LBM...so...I think we are pretty well decided to get treatment there, which is way more convenient...we are still going to see what CS says though. The LBM Dr's said they'd sit down with him once a week to see how he is feeling and after about a month of treatment they'll take another CAT scan to see the results of the treatments. We were very encouraged because they said that they've seen patients live many years with this type of tumor...and...of course...the longer you survive, the better your chances because of advances in medicine. Keep in mind, this is all without God's intervention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are extremely hopeful!!! Don't stop praying though...the road we will be on for the next 6 weeks may be a little bumpy and we will need your love and God's strength to sustain us. Please also pray with us that people may come to know Christ through our experience and that married couples, without anything scary to face, will know the new found commitment and appreciation for each other that we have realized in the past 3-4 weeks. We have promised to never take each other for granted again!!
Thank you again for all your comments, cards & prayers....we are comforted and praise our Lord for each and every one of you!!!!!
~Jayne~
P.S. My dizziness is almost completely gone!!! Praise GOD!!!
8 comments:
Keeping you guys in our prayers.
I know that with God's intervention Jeff is going to be cured. We're glad your feeling better too Jayne! Stay strong!
Love you guys, Deb
Thank you for keeping us up to date on your condition and your families. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
You are in Gods hands and he will keep you save and strong. Both Dennis and Sheri (my son and daughter, my sister Susie in Florida are also praying for you.
All our love and prayers to you Jeff.
Love, Judy Isham
Thanks for the update. Jeff with a shaved head. Sounds cute to me.
Keep us posted and we will keep you all in our prayers. Give Daylanee a hug.
First of all, Happy Birthday, Delayne! Jeff and Jayne, your outlook is amazing to me. I love how you give the dr's prognosis and always all that that is without God...just think of what will happen with God. Thanks for the updates...great to have you in the blogging world!
Happy birthday Daylanee! You look like you had a great time. We are praying for God's healing and wisdom to all who are involved in your treatment. Thanks for keeping us posted. We love ya!
The Ellens Family
Thank you so much for all of your prayers...Becky, don't be too amazed...we also have our "break down" moments...but at a time like this, we need to hold on to our faith...God's will is perfect and we know He is in control! We love all of you guys...we gain our strength from the people God places in our lives! Love, Jayne
Dearest Jayne and Jeff,
You are constantly in our prayers; we pray for total healing for Jeff, and for complete restoration of his memory-FAST! You are such a blessing, sharing with us all as you are. God bless and keep you constantly close to Him.
We love you,
John and Karen Ostermann
Mr. and Mrs. Nord, Prayers are being said for you and the family even in Arizona. God has big plans in all this and the prayer is complete healing, calmness and peace through the ordeal and at least 5 pounds of fresh tuna in my frig when Jeff's feeling better. You both are loved as is your swimmer girl. Love the Eldreds (Mike, Karin, Lindy, Maclyn and Tucker) in case you forget who we are which is highly unlikely because we are so weird. the Lord Bless you and keep you!
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