Biopsy Results

Janet, along with Pam and Deb, met with the GI specialist Thursday morning to get the biopsy report. The biopsy confirmed that she does have cancer. The GI doctor referred her to an oncologist and Janet was able to meet with her right away. She said that Janet has stage four cancer, meaning the cancer has spread from the primary tumor on the pancreas, to the lymph nodes, and on to her liver and spine. Janet has chosen not to do chemotherapy as it wouldn't cure the cancer but only give her a little bit more time. Janet's pain is being controlled with medication, for which she is very thankful. Pray that the side affects of the pain medication will be minimal. The days since Janet returned from Israel have been so busy that Janet hasn't had time to process all that is going on and all that needs done. She hasn't even had time to read her emails, much less answer them! Please pray that she will have some quiet time with the Lord to work through things. Pray for her and for Pam as they try to get as much done as possible before Pam leaves for the States next week. Pam plans to be gone for six weeks. Janet is encouraged by all the love and support she's been given and appreciates so much your prayers for her! The Lord is definitely going before Janet as she was able to go get a necessary document at the consulate Thursday morning, go to immigration and get her visa and be at the hospital at 11:00! Our Thai secretary, Kai, 'just happened' to be at Immigration Thursday morning, too, and when it looked like they were running out of time she was able to tell them Janet's situation and they saw to it that it was done so she could make it to the hospital on time. Thanks for praying for Janet!!