Still NED (no evidence of disease)

I was scheduled for my six month CT scan in early January. But when all the things happened with Jan, I kinda forgot about it. So when I finally got to it in April, it had been nine months since my previous scan. I wasn’t too surprised when the scan found some changes, this time around my surgical site where my left kidney use to be: “…increasing nodularity…possibility of developing metastatic adenopathy…” My oncologist was suspicious and told me to come back in three months for another scan.

For the past three months, I’ve been wondering if that “increasing nodularity” was the return of my cancer. Last week I had a follow-up scan done and got the results on Tuesday. No growth; no changes. The “increasing nodularity” had been very slight, probably due to benign post-surgical effects. So, looks like I’m good for another six months.

But while I waited in the doctor’s office, before knowing the results, I began making a list of benefits that would result if my cancer returned. I was up to sixteen benefits by the time the doctor came in, so I was ready for whatever news he presented. When he told me that I was still NED (no evidence of disease), I had sincere reasons to be disappointed. But I reckon I’ll hang on to the list for my next visit.

Sara and Hannah are deep into college algebra for the next four weeks. We were all excited Thursday when Hannah got her AP English and AP History test results. She made a 5 on both, the highest score, and earned 12 college credits. She’s well on her way to starting college next year as a sophomore.

I big surprise has been the number of people interested in Jan’s book (I call it Jan’s book because it’s about her testimony). My original 300 copies are about gone, so I ordered another 300 yesterday. They should be here in a couple of weeks. If anyone is interested in having more copies, just follow the directions at the website: janmoses.atspace.com and I should be able to get orders filled before the end of the month. Cost is still $6 per book (plus another $2 for postage). This is how much it has cost me to have each one printed.

Until the next posting, may the grace of our Lord, Jesus be richly yours.