Surgeon Consultation in DenverAugust 20, 2008

We (Jeff, Dad, Mom and I) met with the surgeon, Dr. Gonzalez, yesterday in Denver. He confirmed that the type of cancer that I have is very rare. They still don’t know the exact location of the tumor (or tumors). He said he agrees with the other Doctors, in that they all think that there is a source that we need to find. The other possibility is that the lining of my abdomen has tumors on it, however that would be so rare that they would write papers about it if that is the case. So, surgery is scheduled for September 19th at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver. They will start laparoscopicly and hopefully find it - and then get it all out. That is supposed to last around five hours and would be around a three to five day hospital stay. If they can’t find it laparoscopicly they will have to do a large incision (low chest all the way down) and a more extensive surgery that could last up to 13 hours, with a hospital stay of up to 15 days. If they have to open me up more they might do a chemo wash, they put the chemo right into my abdomen and wash it around for about 90 min. We are all praying that it will be the easy find! I’m standing on the scripture that God has given to me in II Chronicles 20. I know that He is going before me to fight this battle. I know that the doctors can say what they want but God is bigger than any of it and He IS in control. I trust Him. We am really tired and really overwhelmed. I continue to be grateful for you your prayers.