September 25, 2008
Hey Everyone,
Joe went to the doctor on Monday which took most of the day. I think it takes me a couple of days to process the information they give because it is just so much. I am a person that has to process or put things down to visualize what the are saying. Then I have to research the information so I can attempt to be on the same page.
With that being said, Joe had a CT scan on his body and another on his head. The body (liver, kidneys and lungs) are getting worse. This is where I have to see a diagram to understand.
I will start with his liver: the widest point of his liver is about 20cm and tallest point is 17.5cm. The tumors that were measured (only the 2 largest) were 10.2cm x 10.8cm and the other was 8.4cm x8.2cm. Joe has been scanned 3 times this year and each time the tumors have doubled in size so if the pattern continues then at the end of December his tumors will be larger than his actual liver!
Kidney's: same thing here - if they double again the tumors will outgrow the kidney's.
Lungs: we did not even talk about his lungs - not sure why but with all the other information it did not even cross my mind.
Brain: More swelling around one of the brain tumors in the area that controls his balance, coordination, dexterity, etc...
Face tumor: Joe will go in on Monday to see the ENT doctor and also see an Anesthesiologist to have a biopsy done on the tumor coming through the roof of his mouth. The doctor did verify that's what it was for sure the tumor coming through. That tumor is massive in size when you look at the scans. It is hard to believe that tumor is so large in his face. - I don't know if they are planning the biopsy on Tuesday or Wednesday we are still waiting on a call.
Joe is still determined to help others and this Saturday he will ride his bicycle to raise money for MS (Multiple Sclerosis) in Mobile with a couple of friends. The ride is 150 miles in 2 day - I'm not sure how he is going to feel on Monday but I cannot tell him "No". He keeps his mind on the Lord to see him through all of this and I stand with him. That's not to say I'm not scared when he rides his bike but I am learning to handle it better.
The Lord is blessing us through all of this and we love all of you.
God Bless,
Crystal
posted by Crystal Lent @ 6:45 PM
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2 Comments:
i met joe this weekend at the ms150,as a member of team green and was impressed with what a strong biker he was! neeless to say, i was astounded when i heard his story, at his obvious strenght both in body and in spirit. he is truly an inspiration to living everyday to the fullest and seeing the best in all situations. i will be passing his message on and praying for you both! may God be with you!
I just found out thru a mutual friend about what Joe has been going thru. The funny thing is that the reason his name came up was because I was sharing my testamony and about the hard things I have been going thru. The Lord reminds me all the time that, even though the things in my life are big to me, they are nothing compaired to the problems that He deals with in other peoples lives. God doesnt want people because of ability, He wants them for their availability. Thank you, Joe, for being available!!
God Bless You and all you do
Stay Strong
((((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))
Shane
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