How October was

Dear family and friends,

Last week in Boston was a bit rough.  I was sick all 5 days we were there, mostly because of the bronchoscopy.   The doctor did a biopsy and found that there are cancer cells inside one of the bronchial branches and it is obstructed 85%.  The cancer cells are irritating nerves in the bronchial branch and causing me to have a bad cough.  I have been taking a steroid for the cough and other medicines and they are helping.

The new genetic treatment gives me fatigue and makes me nauseous for a few hours in the morning, but after eating and resting I feel better in the afternoon and evening.  

Gary and I will fly back to Boston tomorrow, Wednesday, and return home on Friday.  We will have 2 more trips in Nov. to monitor my blood and how my body is reacting to the new drug.

I am grateful for this opportunity that the Lord has provided for me.  He has opened the door for me to be under such specialized care.  Please thank Him with me and pray that this new treatment will reduce the cancer in my body.   Psalm 32:8 says the Lord will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go and He will counsel you with His loving eye upon you.  (My paraphrase)

Thank you for your love, prayers, and support.

In His hand and with love,

Sue