Today we learned that Carly's cancer appears to have been revealed in an early Stage; 2A. As we have learned over the past week Hodgkin's Lymphoma is a very treatable and curable cancer, especially when diagnosed early. After a week of tests we found out today that the cancer has not spread to the bones, liver, spleen or other organs; it appears to be concentrated in her neck and upper chest.
Carly has been such a witness to me as she marches through the days without pause. The grueling tests, the endless prodding and poking -- she never complains and does it all with such grace. Instead of complaining, she sings songs of praise as we drive to and fro.
After receiving her results today we moved immediately into treatment -- but only after we heard about every side effect, no matter how remote, of the chemotherapy she will be taking.
We have been blessed with an extremely patient and through Physician; Dr. Anna Franklin. She makes us feel like Carly is her only patient; never hurried or annoyed by our endless list of questions. What a Blessing MDA has been to our Family.
Carly began her Chemo this evening. She is currently scheduled to have four (4), twenty one (21) day cycles of treatment. And if all goes well, should be cancer free in early August.
As I said in my earlier note; I know God didn't "will" this to happen, but I do believed he "allowed" it to. Yet, I also know he is paving the way for us to Glorify Him. He "allowed" me to be in a position to notice the tumor early in its growth, He "allowed" us to be domiciled in the same city as MDAnderson, He has blessed us with a support group that is lifting us up at every turn and He has "allowed" us to feel His presence every step of the way. I have no doubt He is holding Carly in His Almighty Arms.
GOD is GOOD!
Love Brad
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