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bwlewis
Dec 3, 2010, 11:26 AM
Long story... Ellen's Step-dad, Ken had a kidney removed several years ago due to cancer and underwent specialized treatment for small spots in the surrounding tissue. It seemed everything was OK, even though he developed diabetes. Turns out the cancer is back, not in the remaining kidney, but the surrounding tissue (again). Preliminary testing is still being done.....more news to follow as soon as we know.
Please pray for Ellen, her Mom (Jane) and Ken.

Thanks, Bruce
SugarBabe
Dec 3, 2010, 05:26 PM
Boy, we are all having a rough month!! :frown: So sorry Bruce!! Prayers from Cali! Let's pray that they can get it all this time!! Keep us updated!!
pinkilee
Dec 3, 2010, 05:29 PM
Yea...what Sugar said!

:pinkie:
Ray
Dec 3, 2010, 05:50 PM
Will do, Bruce!
merlot4
Dec 3, 2010, 05:55 PM
Bad month indeed! All best wishes Bruce!
bwlewis
Dec 22, 2010, 07:38 AM
Prayers do work! Ken is responding very well to the chemo (last treatment today) and the anti-nausea meds are working for him. Now we wait 2 months for more tests to find out about radiation. His medical team gave an excellent prognosis, to quote "You are one of the toughest people we have treated" So far, so good.....

GOD is great!
redbirdsal
Dec 22, 2010, 07:45 AM
Prayers do work! Ken is responding very well to the chemo (last treatment today) and the anti-nausea meds are working for him. Now we wait 2 months for more tests to find out about radiation. His medical team gave an excellent prognosis, to quote "You are one of the toughest people we have treated" So far, so good.....
GOD is great!

AMEN!

Continued prayers and Blessings for your family, Bruce.
Have a Very Merry Christmas!
SugarBabe
Dec 22, 2010, 02:01 PM
That is wonderful news Bruce!!! Will continue to pray for a complete recovery!!! Love Ya!!
Dizzbe
Dec 22, 2010, 02:13 PM
Excellent news - sending positive vibes that the recovery will continue to progress.

Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays to you and your family.
FritsB
Dec 22, 2010, 03:50 PM
That IS good news Bruce & Ellen. Merry Christmas.
bwlewis
Jan 14, 2011, 08:47 AM
Update.. Ken is "eating like a horse" and has a lot more energy. Function in the remaining kidney has improved. Thanks again to everyone, please continue to pray.
redbirdsal
Jan 14, 2011, 09:19 AM
That's quite an improvement! Ken is still on my prayer list.
SugarBabe
Jan 14, 2011, 04:44 PM
Prayers still coming for Ken. Glad to hear he is improving.
bwlewis
Apr 11, 2011, 07:04 AM
Another chapter in this story...it seems like every time the specialists take Ken off the meds, something else shows up. This time the cancer started to grow again. He has started a new (read "study med") oral chemo and it really has knocked him down physically due to the side effects. Please continue the prayers.
redbirdsal
Apr 11, 2011, 07:24 AM
Sorry to hear of this latest setback for Ken. He's still in my prayers, keep us posted.
Blessings to your family
donfox
Apr 11, 2011, 11:00 AM
On the way.
SugarBabe
Apr 11, 2011, 11:11 AM
So sorry to hear this. Let's pray that he recovers from this latest setback. Love you!!
bwlewis
Nov 9, 2011, 07:35 AM
Latest update, the new meds are doing their job! During his last check-up the medical team found that the tumor is shrinking. His sense of humor has returned, quote, "All my hair fell out and it came back white. Now everyone will know I'm old." He's "only 76" and his hair was jet black before the chemo.

Thanks again everyone. Never underestimate the power of prayer!
darsinewman
Nov 9, 2011, 08:22 AM
That's good to hear, Bruce. TBN needed some good news this week!
merlot4
Nov 9, 2011, 08:47 AM
Great news, Bruce! Chemo can play funny tricks with hair texture and color. It's a little reminder, tell him to view it with great pride and sent my best wishes!
FritsB
Nov 9, 2011, 09:06 AM
That is good news Bruce.
Dizzbe
Nov 9, 2011, 09:06 AM
Ditto to Darsi. Glad to hear this good news. Best wishes for continued good news for Ken.
redbirdsal
Nov 9, 2011, 02:01 PM
That's good to hear, Bruce. TBN needed some good news this week!

Yes!!
Thanks for sharing the good news with us, Bruce.