We went in for Kevin's biopsy results this morning, and he does have cancer. it didn't come as a shock at all, we were fairly convinced that he had it before he we went in. It is a huge relief to have the " waiting to hear" part behind us though. Kevin immediately wanted to hear our options for treatment. Kevin was so incredibly informed that the doctor didn't tell us one thing that Kevin didn't already know. I even looked fairly intelligent ! So it is off to Detroit in sept./October (sometime) to have this robotic surgery preformed.
the real lesson to be learned here is early detection. Kevin felt so strongly about having a colonoscopy done back in may. And although the colon part came back clear the doctor said that something looked amiss with his prostate. He is so good about having his PSA taken every 6 months, but the cancer wasn't even registering in those numbers yet. And there are several men in our ward ( in the High Priests group don't you know) who have had this cancer as well and found this new laproscopic approach back in Michigan. They have been So good and helpful and positive to Kevin..well, it has made a World of difference in our facing this cancer.
The support we are receiving has been so sweet, and totally appreciated. We turned our fears and concerns and outcome over to the Lord and we have already felt His blessings.
More later.
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oh my. we are offering lots of prayers for you all. It will be fine. it has to be! xxoo
I'm so sorry you are facing this. We will be praying for your family. It is amazing how the faith of family and friends can bring comfort at times like this!
Kevin is and will be in my prayers, too. He is so prepared to "do battle" that I would be scared if I were the cancer (-: Anything we can help with while you are in Detroit, just say the word...
"GO & DO" : )
love you!
Love you Kevin. You will be OK. I am glad that you caught it early.
You are in so many people's thoughts and prayers.
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