Hi,
My consultant called me today, with results from my recent pet scan. Unfortunately it was not good news. It showed a growth somewhere by my lungs, which means I need to have more treatment. The chemoetherapy I had before was called ABVD. I have already had the maximum ammount of this specific type of chemotherapy, so the Doctor told me they would need to give me another type and possibly radiotherapy. The chemotherapy they have mentioned to me, sounds extremely unpleasant.
At the moment, we don't have too many details because I am now being referred on to a new oncolcogy team. They might have to do some tests on me next ( possibly a biopsy etc).
I will start updating my blog again, as this is a useful way to communicate.
I just wanted to let you know. It is a really difficult time for us and we're in quite a bit of shock again. It is hard to make any plans right now as we're still unsure what the next step will be and what it will involve. I have been living in London for the past 3 months but I will probably need to have further treatment in Bristol so there are lots of practicalities to sort out. At the same time, this recent news (and all the implications) is still sinking in.
With Love, Mari
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Purpose of this blog...
Mari has been diagnosed with "Lymphoma Cancer", also known as "Hodgkins Disease".
Mari is expected to need two years of treatment. She is planning on leaving for England very soon to begin treatment there.
Leah Burson is organising ways for care packages to be delivered to Mari, so if you have a treat that you would like to send her to cheer her up please email: leahburson@gmail.com.
Thank you for your prayers, we know Mari and her family really appreciate it!!
Mari is expected to need two years of treatment. She is planning on leaving for England very soon to begin treatment there.
Leah Burson is organising ways for care packages to be delivered to Mari, so if you have a treat that you would like to send her to cheer her up please email: leahburson@gmail.com.
Thank you for your prayers, we know Mari and her family really appreciate it!!
Please Pray...
You can view Mari's prayer calendar at the bottom of the page. If you would like to add your name to a time slot on Mari's prayer calendar email erinlucas@ywam.org.nz Some friends are printing out Mari's photo from this blog and putting it in places to remind them to pray throughout the day.
Instructions for using this blog
You can post messages for Mari by clicking on the "comment" link at the end of each blog. You can read older blogs and comments by searching through the "Blog Archive" list below.
22 comments:
Hi Mari
Love and prayers as always. Just to start the ball rolling again, sorry to hear your news and to remind you that you and your family remain firmly in our prayers. We'll carry on the journey with you. lots of love, Mike and Lesley xxx
Hi Mari, so sorry to hear the news, will be praying... lots of love, Linda W
Hi,
The east Devon outpost is on the job too.
love, Chris I'A
Thinking of you continuously
Dawn x
Mari
Sorry to hear this news, but thanks for sharing it. We will support you in prayer all the way again. Love, Jerem and Lyn
We're so sorry to hear this news and are praying.
Love from Mary, Terry, Abbie and Matt Wood.
well, i've already sent you a couple texts so hope you don't feel bombarded. I was hoping that this blog would now only ever be used for good news. Its hard being so far away... i wish i could be there to do more in person. I'll be praying lots.
Hi Mari
So sorry to hear your news. We spent time praying for you and the family in cell tonight. Will keep praying and watching the blog.
lots of love
Rachelx
Oh Mari - this is tough news. Will be thinking of you and praying for you lovely.
Josie xx
Thanks for being so open & honest with us, Mari, at what must indeed be an extremely difficult time for you all. As Rachel has said, we prayed for you in cell tonight - it came as a real shock to all of us. We shall continue to remember you before God for as long as necessary and pray that He will uphold you and comfort you.
Blessings, Brian & Edwina
Hey, really shocked and saddened to hear. It's good to see so many people on here supporting you and the family though. It was good having you in cell with us for a bit - we will all be praying for you no doubt! All the best with sorting out the practicalities when it comes to it. God bless, Dan & Kayte.x
Hi Mari
Love as always from us at Insight. We are with you and will be praying.
Fondly
Sandy
xxx
Support and prayers from us as always, Mari.
Neil and Lindsay
Dear Mari, Dave and Rhi
I have had you on mind a lot these past couple of weeks - will ring but just wanted to immediately post and send you all my love - as others have said we will be right along side you all again.
heaps of love
jan
xxx
Really saddened to hear you've got another battle ahead of you. We're praying for you all the time.
Paul and Chloe
Hi Mari,
Just wanted to say that we love you so much and are praying every day. We will be here to support you in any way you need.
We pray especially for peace and for God to be very close to you.
Lots of love to you all
Han & Niall xx
dear mari
andy told me your news today .i want you to know that you are on my mind and in my prayers .
i have not stopped praying for you since your last blog and i feel in a very good place to continue to pray again so be assured .
i really admire you for writing on your blog . i will tell my mum and she will get her team on your cse!
you and your mum dad and family are so precious and important. we all love you very much
jan in brighton xxx
Dear Mari
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Will be praying. Praying grace and the love of God for you today.
love, Penny
Hi Mari, Dave and Rhi
So sorry o hear your news. We are continuing to pray.
Love Mike and Ann
Hi Mari, Dave & Rhi,
Oh Mari- not what we wanted to hear for your 1st week in the 30's! Lots of love and prayers from us all
Raewyn, Steve, Katie & Luke xxxx
Dearest Mari,
Loads of love and prayers coming your. Really feeling you my sister.
lotsa of love Del xoxox
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