Prayer Requests for 2024
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I was at Cancer Clinic yesterday and saw Specialist regarding pinched nerve in neck and increased nerve damage to neck and spine.
They are trying to treat these areas in a non invasive way.
This is what my neurologist wanted to try first: non invasive treatment and medications to hopefully avoid surgery or injections. However the treatment does not reverse the damage to the neck or the spine, they hope it helps relieve the pain, numbness and tingling sensations I get.
They will see me next month after I have seen my oncologist regarding the lymph node. Hopefully I will know what next step will be regarding tests and what kind of treatment will be ordered regarding the lymph node.
One thing I can be thankful for is I saw the oncology secretary yesterday who was the Department head to try and get my oncologist appointment.
When she heard what had happened she realized it was the Assistant Specialist working with my Oncologist who didn’t put the order in for the appointment to go through; she said this never should of happened and she quickly got me in for May 3rd. she also gave me her name and phone numbers to reach her, and told me if that ever happened again to call her and she would take care of me. The Lord sure brought me to the right person.
God is Good! ✝️
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Judith, thank you again for your update. I am thankful the Oncology Secretary noticed the error and fixed it quickly. It's good she gave you ways to contact her too. I am sorry about your neck and spine. I hope they can relieve your pain.
Asking God to bless and keep you and to help you get enough nutrition. 🙏
Hugs, hugs, gentle hugs.
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Evening Hello All, the following is my update from Friday’s appointment:
On Friday May 4th I had Blood Work done at the Cancer Clinic before being seen by my Derma-Oncologist. He is concerned with all the latest signs and symptoms.
Besides determining if Melanoma has metastasized they are looking at my Blood levels to see if I need a Transfusion!
He did a complete physical examination of my Head, Neck, Face, Lips and Mouth. He took note of what was presenting on Left Lymph Node, the Crusting of Excess Skin from Pooling and Bubbling of Skin on the Lower Lip and asked a lot of questions. He said what has been going on with the pooling and bubbling of excess skin he has basically confirmed what pathology said to my Surgeon, it is cancer but he now has to determine if it’s the Melanoma Metastases!
He ordered an Ultrasound to be done at the Cancer Clinic as the clinic near me I was put on a Wait and Cancellation list as no dates were available.
In the Order my Oncologist has requested that the Ultrasound look at the lymph nodes, lymph glands, larynx and thyroid looking for signs of Melanoma Metastasizing to these areas or if it’s a new cancer and what type of cancer it is so it can be treated properly.
He prescribed a potent ointment used for skin cancer of the lips, in my case, the Lower lip) that can cause serious issues with the Liver and other organs so my Oncologist ordered further Blood work and is doing a complete Liver, Creatinine and Thyroid Panel with all the other tests ordered so as a result I can’t start using the med until they know the health of the organs.
The cancer has always been contained to my Left side of my Face and Upper lip so I wasn't expecting the Lower lip to be involved nor was I expecting an enlarged lymph node.
Hope the Blood tests come back quickly and I get in for the Ultrasound soon so my Oncologist can determine what is going on and what is the best course of action to take so the disease is treated properly.
In all of this I just need to keep focused and trust God. I know He is Able. God is Good.
Thank you for your prayers & support. As soon
as I know further I will keep you updated. ❤️🙏0 -
Oh Judith, I am feeling for you. All this news must be difficult to process. I am so glad the Lord is with you. Thank you for updating us. I'll keep praying. 🙏 💕1
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Thank you Susan, appreciated! 🤗1
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Praying for you Judith! Thanks for the prayer update. ❤️ JC1
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Thanks for sharing with us what the doctor said. That is a lot to think about. God, the Great Physician, is with you through all of this giving you strength. It will be interesting to see the final pathology reports. I was reading Romans 8:26-27 this morning. "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weaknes. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will." I am so glad for this intersession because we in our human minds do not see what God sees or what His plans are. He is the only one who knows the future and can see how it can work together for the good of those who love Him. I am holding you up in prayer at all times.1
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Thank you JC Susan and Linda! I so appreciate your prayers and support!
I feel the prayers and I know God is always right beside me.
I see the Surgeon tomorrow and will bring you all an update. I am also having Blood work done just before I see the surgeon.
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You're welcome, Judith. I was praying for you last night when I was finding it hard to sleep. The dogs had woken me up to be taken outside and it was hard to go back to sleep. Prayer is the best thing for those times, and there are no big distractions. I'll keep checking back here for news. Hugs.1
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Good Morning All,
Thank you Susan for praying
Thank you everyone for all your prayers
I was in Vancouver yesterday, Thursday for Blood work and Surgeon follow up and procedures. My Oncologist sent a report to my Surgeon instructing him on removing the excess cancerous growth that is now forming on Lower Lip and some other areas of face. This is a New Cancer that started after my last surgery! It is being treated with a topical toxic ointment. My Liver Panel has to be checked regularly due to the toxic effects that can cause
issues. Surgeon removed the skin that I wasn’t able as it’s hardened and tight, he needs forceps and scissors to cut away the skin. I am seeing him in 2 weeks for further procedures. I
I am back to Cancer Clinic on Monday the 13th for an Ultrasound of the enlarged lymph nodes. Oncologist wants the whole neck scanned including the lymph glands and larynx checked. Hopefully the cancer has not spread to any of
these areas.
I will keep you in the Loop. Thanks for your valued friendship and prayers! ❤️🤗1 -
Judith, so sorry to hear about how things are going. The Doctors seem to be on top of things but it sounds so painful. Holding you up in prayer. Hugs.1
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That procedure sounds painful! I hope they gave you a numbing cream before working on you. Do they know what type of cancer this new one is? Some cancers grow faster than others. I hope this is a slow growing one. We are continuing to pray as you go through this new development. 💞1
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Wow, I can’t believe this as I responded to both posts and I came back as I thought of something else to say and my post was Gone- Lost, no where to be seen. Big Sigh 😔
So it looks like more issues with MFP again 😳
I will come back and post again later. Sorry all!0 -
Yes MFP does have problems. Some days I feel like I either am very forgetful and did not do the post or MFP is playing a mind game with me.1
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Checking in. Will come back here tomorrow and keep you all in prayer in the meantime.1
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Sorry all will update you all tomorrow! Love you all and thank you for your prayers! 💕0
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On Monday May 13th I had my Ultrasound, I won’t know anything until the report is sent to Oncologist and Family Doctor. The Technician was a little off with the focus; kept saying you have lost so much weight! So focused on weight loss. The tech notion spent a lot of time around the thyroid and throat which was scanned besides the lymph node area. The only comment was calcification and weight loss.The Pathologist said there is a lot of Calcification all over Carotid Artery. In CT Scan they brought up that same thing and spoke about Grey area. It seems that with so much Calcification it is covering areas that
are hard to see or pin point! I don’t know what to make of all this.
On Saturday I will of completed 1 week of the toxic treatment on lips & face. The lower lip is quite raw as there is mega pooling and bubbling of excess skin after each treatment. The Cancer cells that are in body are presenting themselves in the skin on face and lips. This is the New cancer they don’t know what type it is yet! I am back to Surgeon next week. Next month more Blood work and I see Derma Oncologist. Also next Monday telephone follow up with specialist at Cancer Clinic.
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Judith, what a lot to take in. I hope you get more answers soon. Will keep praying 🙏.1
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Thaks for the update. It makes sense that they would have problem with differentation of what they are seeing if there is a lot of calcium buildup. I pray that they have ways of seeing better when it is read. The toxic treatment sounds very rigorous if you are having rawness in your lower lip. Although painful, it sounds like it is working to kill the cancer cells. It will be interesting to see what the surgeon has to say next week. I am praying for all your specialist doctors to find some more answers and effective treatment for you.1
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Thank you Susan and Linda, so appreciate your love kindness friendship and many prayers in which I thank God! ❤️1
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Message from Judith;
On bed rest as BP is high and bleeding on lips lowers face! Please let group know, thank you be back tomorrow! ❤️🤗🙏
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Praying for you Judith! Is the pain making your BP high?1
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Thank you Susan for posting my request
My BP was high before the excessive bleeding on the face and lips, BP was 150-81-85 it remains around the same but Systolic has gone up by 153 and 155 and heart rate is the same and diastolic has not changed.
Still fare amount of bleeding. The treatment is is a Chemotherapy type ointment applied to the areas that are pooling and bubbling of excess skin that crusts over. They are watching my Liver as the enzyme the liver produces can be affected with this med. If they find low levels of the enzyme in the blood treatment has to be stopped immediately as if it is not stopped it can be fatal.
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That is a lot to think about Judith. Medication can both heal as well as hurt. There is a fine balance with lots of drugs. I pray for your safety and that your blood pressure will stabilize at a normal level.1
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Such a lot to deal with, Judith, but you do it with grace. Praying the treatments work and the bleeding is over soon, and for your BP to stabilise. God bless you, sweetheart. 🙏💕0
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Good Evening All
So sorry for my late Update with what is going on with me. So here goes!
I had my Ultrasound and I am waiting on final results. I saw my Derma Oncologist on Friday May 10th and my Surgeon Thursday May 9th.
When I saw my Oncologist he confirmed what Pathology had reported back to my Surgeon that I had a “New Type of Cancer” in the areas from the Pooling and Bubbling of excess skin that crusts over in large patches that continues to this day that first began after last surgery.
He said he doesn’t think it’s Malignant Melanoma but it is Cancer, more tests will be done to determine what type of cancer it is but for now it needs to be treated.
I had the screening tests for the enzyme the Liver makes to be sure there was no low levels in the enzyme. And thanks to God I was ok and began treatment.
I was put on a Toxic Potent (Chemotherapy type) Ointment that is applied to the areas that have caused the issues including the lower lip and suture line below the lip!
As I said It can cause issues with the enzyme that the Liver produces so my blood has to be tested often. I have had 3 lots of Blood work already. However, If my Blood shows low levels of the enzyme the treatment has to be stopped immediately! It can be fatal if not stopped.
Saturday May 25th I have been on treatment two times a day for two weeks then on Monday the 27th I start new regimen of applying the treatment 2 times a week. Monday and Thursday!
My skin is bright red and is raw from the treatment. My Surgeon removed the excess diseased skin on Thursday and told me to be careful with removing what I can. I’m back in 2 weeks, Thursday June 6th for more procedures. My Blood work is to be tested prior to seeing my Surgeon.
It has been a rough ride dealing with 2 very serious cancers. It has been draining but in all this God is my Provider, He gives me Strength to keep fighting and pushing through! He is my Comforter and He is my Healer. ✝️
In His Time, It’s Gods timing when complete healing takes place. He has all things under control and He never takes His eyes off of me. He is a Faithful God!
Thank you for your faithful prayers and your valued friendship. ❤️🙏1 -
Your faith is amazing and inspiring. It will be a great story to tell when we see the healing that will come from this. Maybe you should write down all you have been through when it is over and publish it. I am sure many people would be able to identify with the long hard road you have walked. I am so glad you have Jesus walking with you every step of the way. It will be interesting (to me) to see what type of cancer this second one is.
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Thank you again for updating us, Judith. I admire your faith and patience in this health trial. God bless and keep you always.1
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Thank you Linda and Susan.
I began a Journal that is documenting the diagnosis surgeries treatments tests and all my thoughts through the journey! I will share it with you when my healing is completed! In the meantime I will continue to keep you posted!
Thank you for your faithful prayers and valued friendship in which I thank God! ❤️🙏🤗2 -
Good Morning Everyone,
On Thursday I was at VGH for my Surgeon follow up appointment!
It was a long appointment from 8:45 to 10:30, my Surgeon removed some of the excess diseased skin but left quite a bit as it was too inflamed to be touched. he has sent a note to my oncologist as he found a lot of inflammation on the lower & upper area of the face area that had a lot of inflammation all around the suture line. He said the treatment might have to be stopped. I been instructed to use a ice pack for the swelling. My lips and face have been quite puffy so will use an ice pack which hopefully will help.
They still don’t know what type of cancer it is on lower lip and and lower part of face. My Oncologist didn’t say anything about Melanoma being on the lower lip or lower part of the face.
As most of you know I was diagnosed 3 years ago with Malignant Spreading Melanoma to the upper left side of the face and upper lip which I have had multiple surgeries and continue to have treatment for.
I am at the cancer clinic for a follow up with my derma-oncologist who will check my face and lips. Prior to my appointment my liver panel and the enzymes will need to be tested to be sure they are healthy. Hopefully he will have some answers.
I have been on the Chemotherapy ointment for my lower lip and lower face for the past 3 weeks. I will keep you updated as I know further.
Thank you for your prayers!1
