My dad met with the doctor yesterday to get a
painkiller to help him deal with the pain in his rear end. There has
been some concern that the pain there could be cancer returning quite
quickly. While meeting with the doctor, my parents were also given the
results of the MRI. The MRI did indeed show “thickening” in my dad’s
bowels, which is a likely indication that cancer is growing there. A
biopsy is being scheduled to confirm if this is cancer. The PET scan on
the 31st should also give us more information.
I
also went with my dad yesterday to Peter Lougheed hospital to meet with
a nurse there who was trying to help my dad figure out a better way of
dealing with his ostomy, which has been leaking quite a bit. Hopefully
her ideas will be helpful.
On a more personal note, I have spent some time with my dad this past week, and he is very upbeat and positive. Dealing with all of his health issues right now is definitely a hard thing, but he hasn't let it affect his attitude. He can be in a lot of pain when sitting, but he never complains.
Many family members and friends will be having a fast for my dad on Sunday, August 4. We’d love your support if you are able to include our dad in your fasting and prayers that day.
Grammy Barb and Papa John with the grandkids (Summer 2010)
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