(Picture above): Esther, demonstrating food preparation to Paz (left, foreground), Amy & Mom. Hello folks,
Thank you for your prayers!
Last November, our sister Paz, went to see her doctor because of chest pains. Tests were ordered and her x-ray showed a mass which was also present a few years ago. Her doctor assured her not to worry because there were no changes compared to the previous x-rays, healed (scarification) granuloma which are common findings from Asian immigrants.
Because of our concerns, we suggested she undergo further tests and agreed to a diagnostic needle biopsy. The result of the biopsy was not good: small cell carcinoma, a devastating form of lung cancer, considered as "terminal" & rapidly spreads in few months.
Her lung doctor immediately refered her to an oncologist & a chest surgeon for management. She was told that the only treatment for this cancer is chemotherapy & radiation. Surgery was not indicated. She was then scheduled for another procedure, a diagnostic bronchoscopy & mediastinoscopy, to find out how far the disease process had progressed.
In the meantime (while waiting for the scheduled diagnostic procedure), our sister was anointed. She started a changed lifestyle process to increase her resistance and immune system the natural way. Prayers were offered in her behalf. After weighing all her treatment options, she was prepared to cancel the bronchoscopy & mediastinoscopy and planned to go to a Wellness Center.
Her case was reviewed & extensively discussed by her doctors in a pathology conference.
Last week, our sister emailed the result of the pathology conference. "... the diagnosis was changed to 'carcinoid.' The treatment is surgical. No chemotherapy & radiation.."
We are ecstatic. A better prognosis and a complete reversal of the treatment process!
We can't let this go by without telling you, folks. The first diagnosis was an error, but we believe "God works in a mysterious way." We know this is a miracle. A prayer answered.
Again, thank you for your prayers, phone calls & words of encouragement. God jolted us back to reality, a wake-up call, and a reminder that He still control our lives. This experience is a situation turning from a devastating diagnosis into a more favorable one. But still ahead, Paz has a mountain to climb and a great challenge. She further wrote, "this is now in God's hands." Yes, we're hoping again you (ading) will overcome with His help & guidance.
Tomorrow, Paz will be operated on to remove the tumor. "Sis, we will be praying for you!"
Ben & Esther Again, thank you for your prayers, phone calls & words of encouragement. God jolted us back to reality, a wake-up call, and a reminder that He still control our lives. This experience is a situation turning from a devastating diagnosis into a more favorable one. But still ahead, Paz has a mountain to climb and a great challenge. She further wrote, "this is now in God's hands." Yes, we're hoping again you (ading) will overcome with His help & guidance.
Tomorrow, Paz will be operated on to remove the tumor. "Sis, we will be praying for you!"
