We were hoping for better news...
Dr. Cliby said he gave Mom the best surgery possible and the best chemo possible and that at this time, there just isn't much more he can do for her. He is sorry it didn't work out. He feels that additional chemo would be a long shot with a 1 in 8-10 chance for improvement.
The one possibility that exists is her participation in a clinical trial and she made an appointment with Oncology to find out more details. They could not get her in until December 24; however, there is a blizzard forecast this Tuesday and Wednesday, so Mom and Dad are going to stay put in Rochester and be available for several days hoping to take an appointment someone cancels due to the weather.
Please pray specifically that an appointment becomes available and that the trial would be one that Mom can participate in.
Mom is having more and more trouble with the ascites (fluid in her abdomen). Her abdomen is distended which makes her uncomfortable and diminishes her appetite.
In this season of miracles, please continue to pray with us for the miracle of Mom's healing. Of course, the greatest miracle of all is that Jesus Christ came to this earth to die on the cross for our sins, and by faith we can accept Him.
On a day like this when the news is not what we wanted to hear, we still rejoice because we know that Mom has accepted Jesus as her Saviour. While our time left together on earth may be short, we know we get to spend eternity with her.
That's priceless.
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