We are making good headway. The scan report from Dec. 31 revealed that the whole brain radiation has effectively stopped Gohan's brain cancers from growing! More excitingly, the chemotherapy is working well for him, as evidenced by the shrinkage of his lung cancer. With the good news, we decided to continue with the biweekly chemotherapy for four more times before the next scan.
Consequently, Gohan has received two chemotherapy on Jan. 4 and Jan. 19. The blood reports after the chemo shows that a few indexes have dropped to borderline. The NP explained that the changes are expected of chemo and are not something we need to worry about. Indeed, over the past two years, we have learned Matthew 6:34 is the best strategy when facing uncertainties. "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.".
Fighting cancer is taxing, to say the least. However visits from friends and family brighten our days. This month we have the pleasure of my younger sister Monica staying with us from Shanghai, with whom we visited Monterey while Gohan attended conference there. Lunch and outings with friends also boost Gohan's appetite and bring us laughters. Furthermore, Gohan is determined not to let cancer stop him from serving others and doing what he loves. Hence, he is organizing our church's brother's conference for the 13th year!
For 2016, we have great hopes. We hope for NED (No Evidence Detected) as several new drugs are in the pipeline for lung cancer treatment. We also hope for more breakthroughs in our spiritual lives - to be humble, to be kinder, and to rejoice in tribulation (Romans 5:3).
What is your hope for 2016? May your dreams come true.
Blessings to you!
Gohan and Jacqueline
