Last Tuesday (3/10/2009), we got the news that a biopsy done on 3/5 did show cancer. To be specific it showed "mantle cell lymphoma." The doctor who did the biopsy did not even know the significance of the term. It turns out to be a fairly rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Non-Hodgkins lymphoma is very treatable. However, because of the rare form, we are not sure what it means. We are in good spirits, knowing God is on the throne. Tomorrow, we see the oncologist for the first time and get his opinion. His name is Dr. Tiberio Lindgren and I've already heard good things about him.
Monday, March 16, 2009
The "News"
Last Tuesday (3/10/2009), we got the news that a biopsy done on 3/5 did show cancer. To be specific it showed "mantle cell lymphoma." The doctor who did the biopsy did not even know the significance of the term. It turns out to be a fairly rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Non-Hodgkins lymphoma is very treatable. However, because of the rare form, we are not sure what it means. We are in good spirits, knowing God is on the throne. Tomorrow, we see the oncologist for the first time and get his opinion. His name is Dr. Tiberio Lindgren and I've already heard good things about him.
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Dad - Thanks so much for taking the time to do this blog! I hate being so far away, and I appreciate knowing how to be praying. It takes time for you to write it all down, but it means so much for us to read it! And this way you don't have to remember to tell each person all the details over and over. :) Love you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Uncle Owen! You and Aunt Anita are in our prayers here, especially tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteOwen, even though we have not been in recent contact, please know that our prayers will be with you as you and Anita make this journey together. Thank you for setting a bar for courage in discussing this publicly!
ReplyDeleteowen, always thinking about you with love. your brother
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting this blog. Steve and I are praying for you guys and I know without a shadow of a doubt that everything will be OK!
We love you,
Pam & Steve
Owen, Carl and I have missed you at the Riviera CC for the PGA tournaments. I bet you can still remember my quick notes to you at El Mo for help on my computer!! In Sunday's Parade Magazine I read with interst about the Red Sox pitcher, Lester, who just signed a 5 yr. contract. He had Non-Hodgkins lymphoma 6 years ago. Take good care, and I'll stay in close touch. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary-Ellen Manning
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