9-30-09

Kecia has 4 small spots of cancer on the back of her brain. Her doctor believes that they are new since they are so small which means her body has developed resistence to the chemo (Herceptin). They are scheduling scans ASAP to see if there are more in other parts of her body. They want her to start radiation tomorrow which will continue anywhere from 3-7 weeks. She would then start an oral chemo for an undetermined amount of time. She can expect to be very sick and loose her hair again. She is very concerned about work and insurance. She was recently given a new position at work since she has been feeling so good, but it requires her to come in several times a week. She doesn't have enough "at home work" to make the hours needed. She is on her way to speak with her boss now. She can not afford to loose this job or she will be uninsureable. Her immediate response is that she will begin treatment because of her parents. She says that if she could be sure that her mom would be alright she would choose not to treat. It is possible that this is just a detour along God's road to full recovery. For that reason, she considers treating. But she knows that it may not be in His plan to cure her. If she could know that, she would choose not to treat. Please pray that God gives her clarity as she makes this huge decision.