The results of Debbie’s PET scan were not what we wanted to hear. The diagnosis is that she has multiple malignant tumors in both of her lungs. They are in the form of small nodules, the largest being the size of a pea. They are inoperable.

Besides her ovaries, the cancer has also metastasized to some muscle tissue in her abdomen and to some bone in her back. The doctor said that they would not know the extent of the metastasis in the abdomen until they do the surgery. The doctor said that they would not know the true origins of the cancer or the kind of cancer until biopsies are taken. Those biopsies will be taken during the surgery, which is tomorrow at 12:30pm at the OU Medical Center in the Presbyterian Tower.

The doctor’s plan is to remove the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and her uterus. They will also remove other tissues that have been invaded by the cancer.

Please pray for discernment for our surgeon as he makes decisions about what to remove and what to leave. Our doctor will want to address whatever cancer remains with chemotherapy.

It has been a difficult 24 hours. Debbie is still feeling very good physically with very little pain. Please pray for us to receive God’s abundant grace to deal with the bad reports and our own emotions. We have been shaken but we are not without hope. May the Lord’s peace surround us, as our family trusts in Him.

Jerry