July 7, 2010 - 11:00 am Good Morning to all of you. James(Buddy)was up and ready for the scope at 7 am this morning. The scope procedure went well and was a quick procedure. The doctor found no surprises AND no cancer in the stomach! This was positive!
The next step was to see the Oncologist, Dr. Le, at 10 am. She said she would start him on the chemo this afternoon. The chemo treatment is called Gemzar, a fairly new drug used on Bial duct and pancreatic cancer. It should help him but no promise. Just wait and see! It is easy to tolerate with no hair loss. He will take one treatment a week for two to three weeks and then be off a week. We go according to his blood counts before each treatment.
He is very weak and tired and very slow moving. He sleeps a lot and is not too talkative at this time. We pray for brighter days.
Our 4 children and grandchildren are hanging on for dear life and they are so precious. I cannot even describe what is going on. I thank God every day for the blessing of this precious family. They have shored me up!! I was even up at 5:30 this morning all bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to go. Jim couldn't believe it.
Thanks for your prayers and keep us lifted up. God has been so good. Love you all. I will update you on how he is tolerating the drug in the next 24 hrs. Marion Bond
Dear Bond Family-
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers each day since we heard this news. We are praying for complete healing and know that our Lord is mighty! May you feel His comfort and presence each day through this journey. Many of my fondest childhood memories were spent with you and want you to know that we love you and are lifting you up.
The Russell Bond Family
The best news is "no stomach cancer" and "no hair loss" is right behind. Praying for quick, effect chemo with no side effects.
ReplyDeleteLove you guys,
Kathryn
Praise God for something positive which brings a ray of sunshine no matter how small!
ReplyDeleteMarion, I'm so impressed that you were up and roaring to go at 5:30. Teach me how!!
Jack and I love you all!!!!!!!! xoxoxo
Our prayers are with you all. We are so sorry to hear the news about Brother Bond. May you have the peace that only can come from our Savior who will carry you through this time. Brother Bond is so young at heart and that will help in so many ways. Keep Jim in your prayers too he is at Plaza Medical in FTW. Had a heart attack and is fine just waiting for an ecogram to find out what the next step will be. We love you and will keep praying. Shelby and Jeff Smith
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you two daily! I wish I could be there to offer my support, but it sounds like you are well looked after. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. We'll be in Dallas the first of August. I'll try and call you while I'm there, but won't plan on visiting unless you all are felling up to it. - Marla
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