Prostate Cancer Update – John Ward
I will have chemotherapy #9 on Tuesday. I am learning that a lot of my “little” problems are due to the chemo. It kills the bad cells and some of the good cells. After this many treatments it causes bumps on my arms and face, digestion problems, swelling in my legs, various aches and pains. The PSA is still coming down and my doctor wants me to continue the treatments as long as that is happening and I can hold out. I think I will ask for a break after this one.
I have a “weakness” in my right hip that causes me to walk with a cane. I think this is probably due to the cancer and the chemo but my doctor is not sure. We have a lot of steps to climb at our house and they give me a lot of trouble. We are getting an elevator installed and that will be wonderful especially when we bring home the groceries.
I spend a lot of my time working on websites. I am glad God has given me a job where I can help churches and can still do it while I am having these chemo treatments. During the past few months I spent a lot of time on this one for Shell Point Baptist Church and another one for my neighbor, Gordon.
Thank you for your prayers, phone calls, thinking of me and the many beautiful cards with your sincere well wishes and thoughts. I hope to be able to go to church tomorrow.
John
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John you are so courageous such a blessing to CBC. And you have been the biggest help to me and Ron on the computer. My heart and prayers are going out to you and Peggy. Ron and I were worrying the other day about how you were doing with those steps. Sandy
Hang in there. Know that our prayers and love are with you. You can not keep a good man down. God is good and faithful. Pray your strength will return..
Love in Christ,
It was good to see you in church last week. I hope to see you again today. You are going through a lot. It is encouraging to see that you are showing positive results. We’ll keep praying that God will continue to heal you. Dick
We really appreciate your updates. It has to be very hard on both you and Peggy, not only dealing with the chemo treatments but with the side effects. I am encouraged that you & my brother stay in touch. You are both are about at the same “level” re your chemo and many of the side effects. You remain in our prayers. Does Ron ever ask you about Spiritual matters–Salvation and/or any religious questions?
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