So by now most of you know the news. I found out Tuesday that the IL2 treatments I was taking did not work. These are the treatments I was in the hospital for that kicked my butt. The doctor said the tumors on my lungs are slightly larger than they were 2 months ago. So that tells us the treatments did not work. I was praying the tumors were at least a little smaller, but no. Of course not the news we wanted to hear. Very devistating and very VERY scary!!! Since it's not working I will not have anymore of the treatments. So what's the next step???
Well I will be traveling to Denver CO to start a treatment called Plexxikon. I don't know a whole lot about it right now. I know it's a pill I will take like twice a day. It supposed to target the tumors and shrink them. My nurse told me they have another girl that tried everything I have, then tried this pill and they cannot see any cancer on her lungs as of today!! She said she was a worse case then me, meaning her tumors were a lot larger. So that gives me hope!! But we know everyone is different and the treatments are different for everyone. Im currently waiting for them to call me from Denver. I called them yesterday and gave them all my info. The reason I'm having to travel is because this is a clinical trial. They have no opening for it at MD Anderson and since my doctor wants me on this trial I have to travel to Denver. Their trial has not started yet, so I'm on the list to participate in it. So don't think MD Anderson is giving up on me. That's not the case at all. They are and always will still be my main doctors. So right now Im waiting to see when I will be heading to Denver.
David has taken off a few days to be with me and help me deal with everything. It's so hard to have such high hopes and they be shot down time after time. BUT, like I've said before I'm not going to let this control me. It may take me a while to get back to my old self, but believe me I'm trying my hardest to think positive and keep going for my family. I want to thank everyone for all the wonderful prayer and support. I'm so blessed to have each and everyone of you in my life. You are what makes it possible for me to get through this.
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I found a prayer that I really loved in a book called, "Prayers that Avail Much", by Germaine Copeland.
Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before you asking You to heal me. It is written that the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if I have committed sins, I will be forgiven. I let go of all unforgivness, resentment, anger, and bad feelings toward anyone.
My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and I desire to be in good health. I seek truth that will make me free---both spiritual and natural (good eating habits, medications if necessary, and appropriate rest and exercise). You bought me at a price, and I desire to glorify You in my spirit and my body----they both belong to You.
Than You Father for sending Your Word to heal me and deliver me from all my destructions. Jesus, You are the Word Who became flesh and dwelt among us. You bore my griefs (pains) and carried my sorrows (sickness). You were pierced through for my transgressions and crushed from my iniquities, the chastening of my wellbeing fell upon You, and by Your scouring I am healed.
Father, I give attention to Your words and incline my ear to hear Your sayings. I will not let them depart from my sight, but I will keep them in my midst of my heart, for they are life and health to my whole body.
Since the Spirit of Him Who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in me, He Who raised Jesus Christ from the dead will also give life to my mortal body through His Spirit Who dwells in me.
Thank You that I will prosper and be in health, even as my soul prospers. Amen
Hope it helps. Pray this prayer when you feel like you just dont know what to pray for anymore. Just know that you and your family are being poured over with prayer from so many!
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