I haven't posted an update on Glen and Peggy in about 3 weeks, so I thought I would let you know how things are going now.
Glen had become concerned that his bladder cancer might be coming back, so he setup an appointment with his doctor to check things out. They found no cancer, but did discover a very bad bladder infection and told him that he should be in a lot of pain. He assured them that he knew that and indeed had been in a lot of pain. It was a relief though to know it wasn't cancerous and that antibiotics would take care of the infection.
Outside of having some pain and some sick periods, Glen's biggest struggle is really being very tired. He has also lost another 10 pounds for a total loss of 50 pounds since this process started in May.
He started his 4th round of chemo today. He had a PET scan last week and the results showed that the lymphoma is not visible now [YEAH], but they need to continue with the chemo to keep it from coming back or growing. Unfortunately, the scan did show a spot in the area where the esophagus and stomach were stitched together, but this could simply be scar tissue from the surgery. Although the lymphoma doctor was not overly concerned, Glen does need to go back to the esophagus doctor and have it checked out.
The doctor also told Glen that they would reduce the total number of initial chemo treatments from 8 down to 6 [another YEAH]. Due to the strength and amount of chemo he has taken, the doctor wants to check out his heart function to make sure it is not being adversely affected. Therefore, Glen will go in on this Friday the 28th for the heart tests.
Peggy's back to slowly but surely getting better. She is now able to sit and stand and perform routine tasks for longer periods of time. She is even going to go to Jackson later this week to attend Grandparents Day at TCA. Judy, her sister, is going with her as the substitute 'Grandpapa' since Glen will not be able to go. They will be spoiling the grandkids on Friday at TCA and a fun outing following the school activities; watching the kids participate in sports on Thurs evening and Saturday, and even going to church on Sunday to hear Kelsey sing while they are there [busy weekend for Peggy]. Jennifer is going down to McMinnville on Friday to accompany Glen to the heart tests and spend the weekend with him. Courtney and I will have a weekend together here in Hermitage.
Continue to keep all of us in your prayers. We ask for travel mercies for Peggy, Judy, and Jennifer as they make their trips this week. We ask for God's healing hand on Peggy's back and to continue removing the cancer out of Glen's body and give him physical and mental strength.
Thank you again for your continued prayer support, your well wishes and kind words, your acts of kindness, and for the trememdous love you have always shown our entire family.
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