Hi everyone,
I wanted to let you all know what's been going on the last couple of weeks.
A couple of weeks ago, along with a cough, I started getting a sharp pain when breathing. After a few scans, they did a lung biopsy of a mass they’d found. I learned yesterday that it is cancer. It looks like my old colorectal cancer has metastasized to my left lung. That was supposed to be extremely unlikely, but so was getting it so young in the first place.
We're going to start chemotherapy in a couple weeks and then go from there. I won't know much new for a few days, until I have a couple more scans and meet with the doctors again.
You were all so helpful and caring to me last time. I really am blessed to have such great friends and family. At the moment, I don’t have a lot of needs. However, I know that I can count on all of you for support and encouragement, as I experienced three years ago.
I’ll keep you updated as I learn more about how the next few weeks will go.
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:1-4 (New International Version)
Daniel, Lillian and Oliver
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2 Corinthians 4:7-10 (New Living Translation)
Steve- I am thinking of you! I like the use of a blog to keep us all updated. I know you have posted after this one and I hope you keep doing it. Best wishes through it all! Let me know if you have any questions. -Joey
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