Tricia's PET Scan (Monday morning) shows that the chemo has done very little to affect her PTLD, and, in fact, some of the spots in her lungs have grown, and the lymphoma has possibly spread to a lymph node in her chest (outside of her lungs). They are stopping the current R-CHOP treatment, since it is obviously not doing her any good, and performed another biopsy on Tuesday morning.
That is literally all we know at this point. We arrived home late last night. We should hear back from Duke later this week about what the biopsy shows and what they recommend next.
We are very discouraged as we very distinctly recall the cancer doc telling us a few months ago, "If this treatment doesn't work, Tricia is in serious trouble..."
Nate
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still praying...
praying for you in Georgia....
Nate - I know you are her strength and rock here on Earth as your Father is in Heaven.
Your lives have been full of miracles so far. I am praying for you. May you be surrounded by God's peace, strength and love.
I have said a prayer for the Lord Jesus to work a miracle in this situation. I know that there are so many readers that do not know the Lord and I pray that it is His Will to work a miracle to show them how He is still alive today.
Mary Arnold, Durham NC
I'm praying for you all. I've got all my fingers and toes crossed that things turn out OK.
Praying for your family and especially Tricia. May the Lord heal her body if it's His will.
Our God is a Sovereign God and Great Physician!
Praying for you all.
Thinking of you in what is undoubtedly another difficult time in your lives.
I am so sorry. I am keeping you in my thoughts.
I didn't want to hear this....I have been praying for better news for you guys. My prayers will not stop....Tricia has overcome so much, that I refuse to think she won't beat this.
Keep the faith you guys...Hugs from GA......Melissa
Praying for a new treatment that will work, a miracle, or whatever else is needed to heal Tricia. Stay strong.
So sorry for the news. Praying for you and your family from Ohio. Blessings to you!
Praying on Tricia's behalf.
Holding you in prayer.
Amelia
Oh Nate. Our thoughts are with you and Tricia.
I'm sorry you guys didn't receive good news. We're praying for you!!!!
Tricia has gone on to prove them all wrong before. We'll pray for more miracles and wonderful things for her. I am sure that this can't be easy. Please know that we'll continue praying and supporting and will fully understand if you take a break from updating. Sending lots of love and support your way. Take care.
lots and lots of prayers...
Praying.........
remember, Jesus is bigger than this. i'm praying.
So sorry to hear this. I will surely be saying extra prayers for you all!
Praying for you and Tricia. I know that God gives miracles. I know He gives peace. Praying for both for you guys.
so not fair, she has been through so very much, all of you have. I am storming the gates of heaven for Trish. Iam so sorry to hear this Nate.
My prayers to you all
Will keep on praying...so very sorry!!!!!!!
Praying for you today especially. Our God is so faithful. Praying that you get the news and information you need to make decisions for your family. Trust in the Lord!
Prayers and good thoughts coming your way. I have been so worried when there was no update since Monday.
I am so very very sorry.
Hugs to your family. Take Pictures.
Praying for continued miracles in your lives...
Your story is one of many miracles, your wife and daughter are truely a gift from the Almighty.
I have been praying for you and your family since I began reading and I will not stop.
Weeping,
Kim from Charlotte
Nate,
I am so sorry that the cancer didn't respond to chemo....
Take heart though... you and your precious, precious family have so many prayer warriors standing behind you. We are ready, willing and able to fight this (in prayer) along with you.
Tonight I am praying for comfort & healing for Tricia, happiness & continued good health for Gwyneth & PEACE for you deary.
Let's see what miraculous and amazing things our awesome God has in store for you this go 'round.
With Much Love & Hope,
The VandeCastles
Praying for Tricia, praying for you, praying for all of you.
Wow....nothing I say will bring you comfort....i'm sure of it so i'll just keep it simple by saying...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH BOTH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. Keep the Faith.
Oh, I'm so sad. Please don't lose heart.
PRAYING!
Wow...noting I say can make you feel any better right now...I am sure of it...so I will just keep it simple...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS ALWAYS...Keep the Faith!
praying for you guys
Sometimes all words seem so inadequate, so mine are limited. I can only say my heart is aching for you and I will not stop praying for you guys.
continuing to pray. may you guys have unsurmountable peace.
Read the news on your Dad's blog yesterday. Prayers of course continuing. May God's love comfort and sustain you at this time.
As I write this I am crying. I am so sorry about this latest news. My first thought was "God is able". That is our only hope. How amazing that the family of God is praying in so many different places! I am trusting Him to honor those prayers. He has seen you both through so much - He is in charge - He is still doing miracles and He knows what is best. I am personally committing Tricia's care into His loving hands daily. God bless and encourage you. Hugs ~ Bev in Surrey, BC, CANADA
Oh, dear. I'm so sorry. I'm praying for you all.
May God encourage you & show you the beauty in this. I am praying so hard for your family.
I'm so sorry about this news and my heart breaks for you during this difficult time. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers, and I know your faith will see you through whatever is thrown your way.
Molly from Charlotte
Sorry to hear the news. I will be praying for all of you
I am so very sorry to hear this. Prayers and thoughts are coming your way in a big way.
we are praying! our god is mighty to save!
-em & josh in NC
I have been following along for months now and I don't think I have ever commented. But today, my heart is breaking for you all and my mind is on your family. I just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry for what you have learned. I just said a prayer for Tricia and your family, and will continue to do so.
Keeping your family in my prayers.
Prayers and thoughts go to your family. Thank you for being so willing to share your lives with all of us.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I hope they can find another treatment option for Tricia. God Bless!
I don't know what to say to you guys other than I am praying for you all. Hopefully that doctor was wrong.
I am praying praying praying. He is in control!
Nate & Tricia, I am so very sorry to hear this. I am still praying hard for you all. May the Lord bless you and keep you; may he give you the peace that passes all understanding. Much, much love to you all.
I haven't commented much lately, but I still check often. Continually praying for y'all, especially with this news. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Nate,
It's been awhile since I have posted on your blog, but I do read it and continue to pray for you and your girls. I'm sorry to hear this about Trica. I can't even imagine what you all are going through. It’s hard to hear the words God is in control. Since I have been following your blog I know that you and Trica are strong believers. Please tell Trica that she gives me hope every day with my daughter Melissa who has CF. I wonder about the what ifs and should be focussing on today and enjoying every minute with her. My family is praying for you all daily.
many prayers
Not the news we were all hoping for. You are all in my thoughts. HUGS!
I'm so sorry. The only thing to do is pray. Thinking of your family!
Melissa, from Missouri
Yet another bump in the road...yet you both handle them with such grace and faith. I still believe that God is working very strongly through you and your family, and I continue to pray for you...
So sorry to hear this. Praying for you all. We serve a God of miracles. And the Doctors may say she is in trouble but God has the last say. We just need to all bind together and BELIEVE for Tricia's complete MIRACLE!!!
Another hurdle in your family's path, I know you will face this one with as much love, grace,and stubborness as you have all the others. Prayers for you and yours, as always.
Another hurdle in your family's path, I know you will face this one with as much love, grace,and stubborness as you have all the others. Prayers for you and yours, as always.
Our God is bigger than cancer and is the Great Physician. He can certainly heal Tricia of this disease - proving that yet again, as with Gwyneth, HE is a GOD of miracles.
You are in my prayers tonight.
Nate and Tricia,
I believe with all of my heart that God is going to continue His best miracles in your family. He has proved Himself to be faithful over and over again this year with both of you girls while showing Himself to all who need to see. My prayers continue for you in a big way. Asking Him to soothe your disappointment and fill you with NEW HOPE and strength today. I love you guys.
Laurie in Ca.
Believing in miracles in Illinois!
Love,
Michelle
Praying as always.
Praying even now.
I'm so sorry to hear this! I'll be praying!
We continue to pray for another miracle...
O, my heart sinks. But our hope isn't in what we can see, or in controlling the outcome. It is in the Lord Jesus who loves all of you and whose mercy is sufficient, whose power is beyond measure -- Job 38. Praying for you...
I wish you could have had better news. You'll be in my prayers.
Praying so hard here in Colorado.
Storming Heaven's gates for you.
Lifting all of you up in prayer ...
our prayers are with you all. may you have peace during this waiting time.
I don't know what to say at this moment. I hope they can come up with something. Your in my thoughts Tricia. Also in my heart.
Praying for you, still. Praying for a miracle.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers are all we've got, but we've got them aplenty for you!
I am so sorry the treatment is not working. You are all in my prayers that God shows you the way through this.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Praying with all my heart for Tricia and her family.
Susan
I am praying and believing that the Great Physician will heal Tricia!
Of course we will continue to pray!!
Praying...
I am so sorry. I will positively keep ALL of you in my thoughts and prayers. No doubt. Again, I am sorry.
Keeping all three of you in my prayers!
Prayers are being lifted up for your family
No trouble so big that God is not bigger! We will continue to pray for all of you.
i do not know you and found you thru a blog of a blog. anyway i have never commented before but i think of you often. i say a prayer for your family when i am thinking of you and will tonight again.
Aww... this must be so frustrating. Know I'm praying hard and always for Tricia as well as the rest of you. I hope the 3rd time's a charm---that there will be something that will work effectively against the lymphoma without harming the lungs as well as Tricia's overall health.
Marissa
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. We will be keeping Tricia, and all of you in our daily prayers.
I am keeping you and family in my thoughts and prayers!!!
I am so sorry to hear the news...although doctors have been known to be wrong on occasions.
Please along with your prayers and prayers from people all over the world,try not to lose your positive attitudes! Prayers and hugs from the Geyers
Oh no! Praying, praying, praying.
I am so sorry. I've been worried since you went so long without posting. You are all in my prayers. Hang in there!
I am so sorry you didn't receive better news. We are praying for Tricia and hope the biopsy will help give you an idea of what is coming next.
Take care of that beautiful family.
My prayers are going to be on over drive tonight.
I am praying for you, you will beat this, you will, you will!
I am so so so sorry :(
we will continue thinking about you guys! lotsa hugs and prayers :) I wish we lived closer so we could bake you guys some stuff...although we are in Texas, please let me know if y'all need anything!!!
I am so sorry to hear that the Chemo has not worked. Trica has shown to be a fighter. I pray for healing. God Bless your whole family.
Oh guys - our hearts and prayers are with you. You need another miracle and if we all pray we can get one... Hang in there - you are both amazing, amazing people and you have come so far on such a long journey. The prayers will be said fast and furious this week for all of you.
Blessings and hopefully you can both get some rest.
Love, Tricia and Family (((hugs )))
I have never posted on your blog before, but I wanted to say that I've been reading for awhile now and your family is in my prayers!
Sending you many good vibes. So sorry to read this. Stay strong.
I am praying, knowing that God is the Master Physician. You are so loved!
Your beautiful family is in my prayers.
I am so sorry :( Tricia is in my thoughts and prayers.
this is such a blow to my heart, i can't imagine what you are going through right now.
We must all continue to stand firm and trust...
praying.
Our prayers are with you and your family for strength during these difficult times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Praying very hard for you all.
~Erika
So sorry to hear this and I can't imagine how discouraging this news must be. I will continue to lift up your family in prayer.
praying for your family!
Sending more prayers for you all from Michigan.
I don`t even know what to say............
Sorry to hear the news. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Praying my heart out for your family!
PRAYING for Tricia!!! Your family has been through too much already - I pray fervently that continued happiness and health is in sight! Always in our thoughts!
Tricia,
On my way out the door right now to raise money for cancer research.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
American Cancer Society
"Relay For Life"
October 17th Verrado High School Buckeye, Arizona
I'm so sad to hear this news but Tricia must keep fighting. There has to be something they can do. I and everyone are praying for you all!!
Normally, I am just a lurker, but I felt compelled to come out of lurkerdom to let you know I will be (and currently am right now) praying for you both.
Oh no!
I'm coming out of cyber-lurkdom, to let you know how very sorry I am to read this latest update.
I've been praying the three of you would be able to get on with enjoying family life with less-to-none medical visits.
Tricia remains in my thoughts and prayers...as do all her family.
Jennette (Australia)
Will keep you in my prayers.
i am so sorry.
i have no words... just prayers...
Keep the faith - I've seen miracles happen before. I will keep Tricia in my prayers.
Please Jesus,
Wrap your arms around Tricia and give her a healing. Also, wrap your arms around Nate and Gwenneth, let them feel your love and hope. In God's name we pray.
The Davis Family
Charlotte, NC
Let the massive prayers begin. I like to believe the prayers of thousands got Tricia through the early months this year, and I believe with all my heart that it will happen again.
:::Sending all my good thoughts your way::::
Praying that our God will show himself mighty once again.
I'm so sorry to hear this news but your family is in my thoughts.
Hoping and praying that everything will be ok.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of Tricia and her overwhelming strength. She is an inspiration to me. I will send up some extra prayers for all of you.
You know I'm praying for you guys. Thanks for taking the time to comment on my blog. (and others too)
You have so much on your mind and you take the time to go to other blogs and read. I am amazed.
Tricia, girl you stay "tough enough." God knows your troubles and will provide. Be comforted that while we were all "shocked" ... that God knew it was going on.
God Bless your family.
praying for you all.
I continue to pray!
Praying in Missouri
Bonnie
Lots of prayers for Tricia, you and her doctors...
That is heartbreaking, to say the least... I'll certainly be praying for you and your beautiful family.
Oh, Nate. I will boldly pray for healing.
God has a plan and you have been so patient and such wonderful believers in even the worst of times. He has taken you down this path for a reason. I am praying for all of you at this time.
she is in my thoughts. i can't even imagine. to get the transplant and get thru it ok and now this.
lots of love to your family
I have no words for you except that you are being lifted up in prayer!
Praying for another miracle.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Just not the news we wanted. Prayers praying, infinitely praying.
You and your family are such an inspiration to everyone. I will keep you guys in my prayers!
Sending lots of prayers and positive vibes your way!
Continuing to pray for the best. Bod bless--
Storming God with prayers :). Big (((HUGS)))
God works good from all things and it is hard to remain faithful sometimes in the midst of a storm. I pray that you both will hold on to your faith in our Lord and I am praying for His will and mercy. Your family is a living testimony to God's grace and love and I pray that you hold on to that.
In His Love,
I came from another blog to put you in my heart and prayers.
God is in Control. My prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear this discouraging news. I actually worried, when you didn't update yesterday.
On my blog, I'm going to ask for prayers and post a link, if you don't mind. Love and prayers, Erika
Sending up the prayers for all of you!!!
Sending up the prayers for all of you!!!
Nate and Tricia,
I've followed your story for so many months, but I've never posted before (because I had no gmail or blogger account). But today, unlike the bounce in my heart that your postings usually bring, my heart sank to hear such disappointing news. You guys have touched and inspired so many little pieces of the world that you'll likely never see. So I thought I had to add my name to the hundreds and thousands of others to let you know that I'm out here (in the Bahamas), hoping and praying that the next days will bring a new course of hope!
I've been praying for you all constantly since I heard the news. I know our God is an awesome God...capable of unbelievably WONDERFUL miracles. What an inspiration and true picture of dignity you ALL are. OUR GOD REIGNS! With peace and love.
Lots of prayers!
I'm sorry; I'm so very sorry. We are sending up prayers as well. Prayers that God is wrapping his arms around your family.
....Praying for your family....
Jeremiah 29:11-13
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
Thinking of you tonight; praying for you even more. Blessings on you, Nate, and on Tricia and sweet Gwyneth.
Prayers coming from Boston.....
Sending prayers from our whole church your way...Keep your head up...God has a plan!
Im very sorry that it is not working like it should. Praying that the next step is the one that kills this cancer!!!!
I am so sorry to hear this news. Prayer warriors will unite.. pray w/o ceasing
Love and blessings to you all.
Shari, NC
I am so sory to hear this!! I can only imagine how discouraged you two must be!!! I am praying!!!
Oh no. I will be praying very hard for you, Tricia, Gwyneth, and the rest of your family. You've gotten through rough times before.
Check in here almost everyday, have never commented. Needed to let you know we are praying for your family.
Praying.
My heart sank when I read this. I thought for sure it would work. All we can do now is pray. Hopefully they have a good plan to get her healthy.
I'm sorry to hear the bad news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
i am praying for you and your sweet family
Your family is in the thoughts of my family.
I know I don't need to remind you about miracles...I'm praying for another one.
My hear is heavy for you all tonight. May God wrap you in His arms of love and peace. Still praying....Nancy
Praying...
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry. (((HUGS))) to Tricia and you, and to all of your loved ones. I will be praying...
Praying for you.
I can't even begin to imagine how discouraging and frightening this must be for all of you. Continuing to keep you, Tricia & Gwyneth in my thoughts & prayers.
So very sorry to hear this news. There are so many people praying for Tricia! I pray that they have a good plan when they call and that it works!!
Please know that I'm praying for you and your family. The Great Physician is so much more powerful than any cancer, chemo, or radiation, and He has the power to heal. Rom. 8:28 assures that He has a huge plan for all of this, and I'm praying that His plans will be revealed as a testament to His goodness! In the mean time, praying for a miracle. :)
Prayers for peace and health for you and Tricia.
God is still in control.
((hugs))
Nate and Tricia, I cried when I read the latest news but then I looked back through your site and remembered all of the miracles God has worked in your lives and that gave me hope for the future! We are praying in Sterling, VA.
just wanted to let you know I am praying along with all the others who have and have not commented here...
He does make miracles happen. I will pray for her and that a miracle is sent your way!
praying...
Nate & Tricia,
I linked from Kenzie's blog in January and have been following you guys ever since. You have grown to be like family to me even though I don't really know you.
Please know you are in my heart and prayers as you face an uncertain future. Your precious family is in the palm of God's hand.
Molly
Our prayers are with you. May you feel God's presence with you sustaining you through each day.
I am so sorry you didn't receive happier news at Duke. I will be praying for your entire family and the staff at Duke as they determine the next step in treatment.
I just said a prayer after I read this. Thank you for sharing! I can't imagine but I know you know that God gives the endurance when it is needed! You are in my prayers all the time!!!
Tricia :)
Praying for you all.
Praying for you even more.
Sending many prayers!!!
Praying!
Still praying for you....
Be strong and courageous do no fear or be afraid.. for the Lord who goes before you- will be with you all the way!
Okay I am singing this as I write it!
Love you guys and know that today has not been an easy day for you!
Know that right now you are surrounded by that cloud of witnesses!
Susan
Praying.
I am praying for you
i'm so sorry to hear this. please know that tricia is in my thoughts and prayers!
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