Hey Everyone. Thank you for all of the concern and prayer. I am happy to report that my stomach has decided to be okay with food again and I've actually been able to eat three real meals today with no difficulty. HURRAY FOR THE LITTLE THINGS!
As far as treatment goes, we're awaiting final approval by the insurance company to start the B-RAF drug. The MEK inhibitor and the Zometa (calcium preserving drug) have been approved and I will get the Zometa on Thursday via infusion. This drug will help keep the calcium in my bones since they found tumors when they did the PET scan in my bones. The other drug is a pill that I will take at home.
This was busy weekend with the Nursing Department hosting a pinning ceremony for Melanoma Awareness and a worship night at Messiah on Friday. On Sunday, I went to see the Tempest with my sister and her friends. Today, I'm resting and enjoying a new book.
Prayer Requests:
1) My arms, where I had the two biopsies, are raw and weepy. They are painful and make it difficult to sleep. Pray for healing for both of these locations.
2) Continued improvement with GI issues. I'm feeling much better, but still not 100%.
3) Pray that insurance would approve the B-RAF drug quickly and that I would respond well to these treatments, with few side effects.
Love to you all.
Hi Emily,
Just saw this post. I wish there was someway it would tell me when you posted a new update. So glad your stomach issues are better. Have they continued that way? Also, did you get the infusion and how is that going? I'm praying for your biopsy sites, they are painful as I've had several and they take time to heal. I use coconut oil and vitamin E oil to help heal them. Put on bandaid and keep covered over night especially. Will continue to pray for this journey you are on. God is in the business of healing. Praying healing over your body, mind and spirit.
Emily,
We continue to pray for you. We really appreciate the updates that help direct our prayers. We love you and know our God is stronger and greater than any diagnosis. Just wanted you to know you are covered in prayer from Texas! We will be in PA over Christmas and hope to see you guys. Sending you much love!
Liz and Shaun
Emily,
So glad your stomach is feeling better and you are able to eat! It makes such a difference when your not having to deal with GI stuff....and just in time for Thanksgiving too!
It was wonderful seeing you at the Melanoma Awareness ceremony/Prayer & Worship service last Friday. John and I pray every day for you. We will especially pray for your requests...get moving insurance company!!!! Stay strong...God is at your side. This cancer has no idea what it is up against with all your prayer warriors in your camp!
Nancy