Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Hello Everyone!

We have good news. Actually, to be precise our Nuero-oncologist said that the MRI results are "REALLY Good."

When the doctor reviewed the scan of Karen's brain he said that the radiation had done such a good job that he couldn't see any tumor in the scan. That is not to say that the cancer is totally gone, but the fact that he couldn't locate any is certainly something to thank God for!

In addition, most of the tumor that was in her spine has either reduced so that it is also unable to be seen or there is only residual left where there were pronounced nodules previously. There is only one nodule of any significance left and we are hoping that this will continue to reduce over the next few months.

Needless to say we are very happy and thankful. We are thankful to the doctors who have done such an excellent job, to all of you who have so consistently endured along with us, and to our God who has chosen to answer our petitions by continuing to heal and strengthen Karen. She continues to remain in his fatherly care, and he can use her as he sees fit, but at this moment we are all smiles.

In three months we'll go back in for another MRI to see how things are looking then. If the progress continues to be good then we'll probably only need to do MRIs every 6 months. This is a lot better than the 8 week interval we originally expected for the first year.

More good news is that the Doctor gave Karen the OK to start tapering off of her anti-seizure meds which means at the end of next week she won't be taking any medicine.

It also looks like we only have a few more tests to run as baselines to refer back to in the future and Karen hopefully won't even need to have blood drawn for a long time after that.

There's some other little stuff, but suffice it to say we are thrilled and thankful for Karen's current prognosis. Thank you all again for your faithful love and friendship!

18 comments:

Melanie said...

Rejoicing with you over this wonderful news! He continues to be so faithful and to Him be all the glory! Can't wait to tell the family the good news in the morning, as we have been praying for you each night during our family worship time! We of course will still do so, asking for continued strength for Karen and now praising Him for His healing touch. We love you all so much!

Ooooh, I am just sooo excited! :) Hurray! Jumping up and down!!!

Duchess of Fife said...

Praise the Lord!!! Yay!! So ver, very glad to hear it :D

Much love,
Emily

Marie said...

WOO HOO!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Praising God with you! What wonderful news, He is so good!!

Vicki said...

YAY!!!!

Almost time to Boogie Woogie again!!!

=)

This is great Karen and David. Just fabulous.

Anonymous said...

Oh, Karen what terrific news. We are praising the Lord with you!!!

Caroline

Anonymous said...

Oh yes - praise HIM indeed
for answering our prayers.
He is faithful! And may he continue to guide you and watch over you in the weeks and month to come.
PS: David, you should get the "Best Blogwriter of the Year Award" :-)

Anonymous said...

From Saint Louis, Missouri, we are both rejoicing in God's marvelous mercy and grace poured out on you! Though many miles separate us, you are never far from our thoughts and prayers, Nathan & Jennifer

Anonymous said...

Praise Him oh Praise Him!


Denise

Terpstra Family said...

Praise God!
Sara, Lance, Josiah, Katrina, and Hudson Terpstra

Stefanie (Culbertson) Coleman said...

Oh Karen--what wonderful wonderful news...stef and kenny

The Walkers said...
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The Walkers said...

How very thankful we are for the good news. Praise our wonderful Lord! We'll continue to pray for you, your recovery, and future tests.

Wendy Walker

Nan said...

Praise God!!! I love this kind of news!

Anonymous said...

Karen, Dave, & Kids,
What fantastic good news!!!
This is what we've been hoping and praying to hear throughout. I can only imagine how hard these last months must have been.
Please know that although we may not express it often, we love (and miss) you all, and continue to pray for more news like this and nothing less than Karen's complete and full recovery.
SUPER!
Mike R.

Anonymous said...

As "Marie' says: woo hoo (and of course praise God

Anonymous said...

oops...that last post was from me, Barb Lewis...

Still in my thoughts and prayers....do miss you.

Woo HOO again!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news!
Keeping you in my prayers.