Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Overwhelming

A little over a week ago, John went in for his routine Doctor's visit and treatment. He called me to tell me that the doctor had found more growth on his tumors in his lungs. The doctor gave him the options of Chemo, radiation down his throat, and going to see a lung specialist to do surgery on the biggest tumor and still do the Avastin that he was doing all year.
After that he gave John a few days to decide, we know that chemo does nothing for John's cancer, the doctor gave John 6-12 months to live with doing nothing, and said if he did the treatments that he would maybe live another year on top of that. Now we all know how miserable people are when there on chemo treatments. The doctor said that the treatments he is offering will not cure him, but might extend his life.
The week before my Mom had contacted this natural doctor and we were already talking with him about John before we found out the bad news. So as we continued to talk with him, we decided to try his methods for 6 months and opt out of the chemo.
This is a huge decision that wasn't taken lightly. We received our package from the doctor yesterday with all the natural remedies and John did some yesterday and is started full on today.
Just a little bit overwhelming, but we are determined to get John feeling better. He has been feeling sick for a long while now, tired mostly and headaches, body aches. He is uncomfortable almost all the time. He is doing such a good job at trying to stay positive, even though it's the hardest thing he is facing.
We don't need any more ideas for now, we are just trying to get going on this, and try to stay positive about it. I will put more about that on another post one day. :)
Thank you to everyone for your prayers, but keep them coming for John!! He needs them!

4 comments:

Cody and Tami said...

You ALL definitely in our prayers! Cody and I have been thinking about you and John so much the last few days. If you need anything, even just to talk, please call!!

Shelley Patterson said...

Good luck with everything. You guys are still in our prayers. I hope things start looking up for you guys soon.

Anna said...

What difficult decisions, I can only imagine. I'm sure you make the right choices for your family. Hugs to you... I will pray for you both.

Jenna said...

Hi John and Family,
My name is Jenna and I came across your site. I am deeply touched by John's story. He is full of positive thoughts, courage, fight, strength, determination and bravery.
Your girls are beautiful girls with beautiful smiles. I will be praying for John, Urself, and your daughters,
I was born with a rare life threatening disease.
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