God’s Power: Prayer, Prognosis, Provision

 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever.

Beginning at the end of the past two days, the hope the oncologist gave us this afternoon is almost as unreal as the initial diagnosis just two weeks ago. We can hardly believe God’s goodness towards us. Pathology results returned late on Monday identified the cancer cells as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Many specific types fall within this group and further investigation, required to determine the variant, was likely to take until Friday.

When the oncology professor entered the room this afternoon, my heart began to sink as he looked so serious. Imagine our surprise and joy as he informed us the cancer is suitable for targeted therapy that even addresses the brain metastases! Pathology showed that it falls within a type that makes up only 5% of NSCLCs. Usually targeted therapy is very effective in more than 80% of cases and lengthens the prognosis from a few weeks to months or even longer.

Obtaining the cytotoxic drugs is an involved process but through an amazing providence, the professor had been able to source a returned box so treatment began Immediately!