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Back from Branson

We just got back from a week long vacation together at Table Rock Lake near Branson.  It was a wonderful trip for everyone.  Gary's sister, Sheryl came with us from Arizona.  My son-in-law Chris couldn't join us because of a new job, but everyone else was able to make it.  We had some enjoy Silver Dollar City, the Fish House, Zip Lining, Outlet Shopping, boating, wave runners, tubing, puzzles, and movie nights.  It was wonderful.  I will post more pictures soon.

An update while on vacation

Hello my dear friends, family, and prayer warriors,

I wanted to let you know I am feeling very good and the whole Hanson family except for our son-in-law is in Branson for a week!  I want to thank all of you for your prayers,words of encouragement, and commitment to pray for me.

I will meet with the nurse practitioner and receive my next chemo on July 30th.  I am hoping and praying that the Lord will control my cancer and that I will continue to feel good.  May God be glorified in all I say and do. I am so grateful for the time He has provided for me to be with my children and grandchildren this week.

In His hand and with love,

Sue

CT Scan results

 Hello dear prayer warriors,

I met with the new doctor and I really like him.  My ct scans showed that the large tumor in my right lung didn't grow and the tumor in the left lung was not there.  No new cancer!  Growth maintenance is very good.  I started the maintenance chemo today and it should work for about 6 months in stopping growth.  Dr Neupane hopes the new drug to build the immune system should be approved by Dec or January.  All in all, this is good news and I praise God for the good results.  

Thank you again so much for all of the prayers and words of encouragement that help me get through each day with my eyes on the Lord.  

In Him and with love,

Sue

Scans tomorrow

Hello dear family,friends and prayer warriors,

I have been feeling very good since 2 weeks ago after severe fatigue the first week after chemo.  Tomorrow, Wed., I will have ct scans of neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis. The doctor is not doing an MRI of the brain.  I am apprehensive about this, but that is what they are going to do this time.

On Thurs. I will see a new doctor since my doctor is on medical leave.  His name is Dr. Neupane and he was recommended to me when I was looking for an oncologist.  He is the doctor that went to the conference about the new drug for adenocarcinoa.  I will get the ct results on Thurs. and start maintenance chemo. 

 Thank you again for your faithfulness in prayer and all of your encouragement.  I will let you know what I find out on Thurs.  I am praying for healing.  God bless each of you and may He be glorified as I take this journey with Him.

In His hand and with love,

Sue

Done with regular chemo

Hello dear friends and family,

I had my chemo today.  Thank you for praying for me today.  I was encouraged by the nurse practitioner.  She said there is a new drug that is close to being approved.  It would strengthen my immune system and recognize the cancer cells in my lungs.  A treatment has already been approved for squamous cell lung cancer and the doctors are hopeful that this new drug will be available for the adenocarcinoma  that I have.

Thank you for your faithfulness in praying for me. May God bless each of you and be God be glorified as I take this journey with you.

In His hand and with love,

Sue

Last round of strong chemo this week

Hello my friends and family and devoted prayer warriors,

I am feeling much better since I had my last chemo. Some days I feel great and other days I am tired. My sisters and a friend from Tenn. have visited me. It was so nice to have them here. My sisters and Carol and Rylee did some cooking for me so I could freeze some small meals. Deanna and Caleb helped to clean when the holiday came around and the Maids were too busy to come.

Tomorrow, I have an appointment to get my blood drawn and see the nurse practitioner. If my white blood count is good, I will have chemo tomorrow and a neulasta shot on Friday. Please pray that God's will be done. His timing is perfect. This should be my last "hard" chemo. I would appreciate prayer for God's wisdom on my treatment plan after this last "hard" chemo. I will probably have a set of scans done 3 weeks after chemo to see how the cancer is doing. 

Thank you all for your prayers, and support by way of cards, texts, calls, messages, meals, visits, and emails. The Lord has blessed me with someone encouraging me everyday!!! I pray that God will be glorified in this battle I am facing. I: am still hoping for healing since James 5:13-18 says we can ask for healing when we are sick.

May God bless each and every one of you for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers and for your encouragement.

In His hand and with love,
Sue