Good News, Bad News, Good News, Best News- Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Today Mom saw her liver cancer specialist to review the results of her latest MRI. Here's her update on that visit:

"God is so AWESOME! I saw my liver cancer specialist today to get the results of my latest MRI. I got good news, bad news, good news and what could possibly turn out to be the best news ever. The good news: the small tumors are shrinking or staying stable. The bad news: 1 tumor has gotten quite a bit larger. The good news: since I'm feeling really good and have been off my meds since January 5th he decided not to do another embolization at this time. I will have another MRI done in 3 months and decide at that time if the embolization will be done. Now for the news that could possibly be the best news ever: He is going back to the liver transplant team and reopen the possibility of a liver transplant. This is because the cancer has been contained in the liver for the past 6 years. The first request was denied because there were tumors on my pancreas. These were removed during my surgery in 2008 and no more have appeared. I will know within the next 3 months if the request is approved. If the transplant is in God's plan for me it will be approved. I told the doctor I had a few more trips to make to Belize. My God is an AWESOME God! I know He isn't done with me yet! He had lots of plans yet for my life! Thanks for all the prayers. God is still in control!"

How reassuring to know that there could possibly be and end in sight to this cancer! Oh what I would give to have my mom's body ridded of this evil beast. Regardless, though, we will take it and face it as it comes!

Show Me

“I wanna live this life unsafe, unsure, but not afraid. I'm a believer. Jesus show me where you want me to go and what you want me to do.” -Brenda Kite, Facebook Post 2/10/14

Hello, Stranger!

Well it has been a while since I've made a post here. It's time for some updates! Mom has been given the privilege of going on a Mission trip to Belize!! What an angel she is. Always making a point to make a good impact in the lives of others!
 

"Baby Antonio. Can I keep him?"

A few words from one of her updates during the trip:

"For anyone who doesn't believe God exists, you need to come here. Or just open your eyes and look around. God is everywhere. I could definitely live here."

Anticipation....

Today Mom gets results of her latest Octreotide scan. She was told last month, after having a routine CAT scan, that there has been growth in the tumors on her liver. After nearly three years of stability, it appears the monthly injections she has been receiving are no longer maintaining stability of the cancer. She went for the Octreotide scan a little over 2 weeks ago, the results of which are far more accurate than the CAT scan. The images will tell how much growth there has been and next course of treatment can be determined...possibly chemotherapy or chemo-immobilization. The anticipation of hearing those results has really got me on an emotional roller coaster today. I pray that the growth is minimal, though I fear it has been significant. While I am frightened, I continue to be inspired by my Mom's extreme faith and strength she shows during these times. She never ceases to amaze me! I love you Mom! No matter what news we get today, we will continue to take it as it comes, one day at a time and within the hands of GOD.

What's the Plan, Lord?

Update from Brenda 1/13/13 - I have an appointment with my oncologist Monday 1/14 at 2 pm to find out the results of my latest Octreotide Study. The results will determine if I have another Chemoembolization and or more Chemotherapy. My prayer is that God will take all the cancer and pain away ("When the Hurt and the Healer Collide" - Mercy Me) or if it is in His plan for a second round ("Even if the Healing Doesn't Come" - Kutless). Whatever the outcome my God is still in control and will be praised Forever & Ever! To God I give all the glory !!!!!!

Origami Angel

F.R.O.G (Faithfully Relying on GOD)

Thanks to all for your continued thoughts and support. And a special thanks for the cards and notes sent to my Mom during her Emmaus Walk. She was very surprised! She still has yet to finish reading the stack of greetings she received.

Sincerely,
Nikki


Update - Brenda 11/15/2010

Greetings All, I saw my oncologist on 11/3. She told me that two small spots showed up on the scan that was done on 10/27 & 28. They are too small to do biopsies on and may be from my being sick 1 week prior to the scan. I will have a CT scan done in 3 months and see what it shows. Until then, I'm trusting in God to take care of them. I went on the Darke County Women's Emmaus Walk #40 the weekend of 11/4-7. It was a wonderful, spirit filled weekend. I met a lot of new friends, cried a lot, laughed a lot and ate more that weekend than I normally do in 1 week! It was awesome! I can't wait to go on another one as a team member. Faithfully Relying On God (frog)! Brenda