We have just got back from the Sarcoma clinic in down town Seattle. We spent 3 hours with different Doctors and nurses who gave not only a plan of attack but also some encouraging news. Dr. Conrad felt very comfortable to say at this time Jackie will not loose her arm and more than likely have full use of her arm after surgery. He is treating this as an intermediate grade soft tissue sarcoma in the triceps muscle and the auxiliary nerve is at risk. (If this nerve is removed she will feel numb on top of her arm).
As you all can imagine we are so thankful to hear this news and believe the prayers that have been sent out have been heard. God is gracious and has shown favor on Jackie to allow her to keep her arm. We know there is still a road to be travel to beat this cancer but feel God will continue to take care of Jackie as he has done in her past years. It has amazed us how great the cancer clinic has treated us and felt that God has instructed each team member to take care of Jackie.
Dr Conrad is a big believer in the PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography) and feels that between the PET and the Biopsy he will be able to make an accurate assessment on the tumor.
Below is the latest agenda for the up coming days.
1) Tomorrow she will go for a PET scan back in Seattle for 3 hours to see how active/aggressive the tumor is.
2) On Thursday evening 8 or 9pm he will open up Jackie's arm and complete a biopsy. If the tumor is low to intermediate grade tumor Dr Conrad will remove it immediately. She will then have to stay in hospital until Sunday or the latest Monday. Assuming all things go well Jackie will have a follow up with radiation directly of the arm over the next couple weeks.
3) Only if this tumor is a High grade tumor will she then be stitched up on Thursday night and they will start her on chemotherapy which would mean she will be in the hospital for 5 days and receive an aggressive 96 hours of direct chemo.
Both Jackie and I thank you all for reading this blog and appreciate the prayers and care you continue to show us through this challenging time.
May we all be served through this news and may this bring us all closer to Christ,
The De Jonge’s
As you all can imagine we are so thankful to hear this news and believe the prayers that have been sent out have been heard. God is gracious and has shown favor on Jackie to allow her to keep her arm. We know there is still a road to be travel to beat this cancer but feel God will continue to take care of Jackie as he has done in her past years. It has amazed us how great the cancer clinic has treated us and felt that God has instructed each team member to take care of Jackie.
Dr Conrad is a big believer in the PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography) and feels that between the PET and the Biopsy he will be able to make an accurate assessment on the tumor.
Below is the latest agenda for the up coming days.
1) Tomorrow she will go for a PET scan back in Seattle for 3 hours to see how active/aggressive the tumor is.
2) On Thursday evening 8 or 9pm he will open up Jackie's arm and complete a biopsy. If the tumor is low to intermediate grade tumor Dr Conrad will remove it immediately. She will then have to stay in hospital until Sunday or the latest Monday. Assuming all things go well Jackie will have a follow up with radiation directly of the arm over the next couple weeks.
3) Only if this tumor is a High grade tumor will she then be stitched up on Thursday night and they will start her on chemotherapy which would mean she will be in the hospital for 5 days and receive an aggressive 96 hours of direct chemo.
Both Jackie and I thank you all for reading this blog and appreciate the prayers and care you continue to show us through this challenging time.
May we all be served through this news and may this bring us all closer to Christ,
The De Jonge’s
posted by Hendrik De Jonge | 4:56 PM
19 Comments:
Our foremost thoughts and prayers are with Hendrik, Jackie and all the kids. At times like this, we feel so far from loved ones, but we have a very universal, powerful tool and that is our God, the ultimate healer.
Love always, Laurie,Pierra, Angela, Storm & Jaxon, Shaun, Bailey. (Western Australia)
You are all in our continual thoughts and prayers. It is time like these that you can really see Gods power, love and grace in our lives. Be strong, patient and look to Him in all things.
Love Trevor, Melissa and family
We have a Holy, Almighty, Awesome God and He knows what is best for His children. Go forward then in confidence,trust and hope knowing that He will work out His plan in your lives and complete it to His glory.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Love from John & Diny
We have experienced the love and care of our Lord in the past week and once again we can praise Him with this promising news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jackie and Hendrik and with your children. May He continue to guide and protect in the coming weeks and months.
Love from Phil& Janet Groenewold and children.
Hendrik and Jackie and family,
We heard of the medical difficulties of Jackie on Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the many medical questions and issues in the next number of days and weeks. We may continue to trust and hold fast in the promises of our covenant God as we confess that in L.D.#1 of the Heidelberg. We wish you the LORD's strength in these times.
Henk and Annette Nobel and family.
Hendrik and Jackie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of illness that the Lord has placed on your path. All things are possible through Him, and it is our prayer that he will continue to make all things well throughout your treatment.
It was wonderful to read the encouraging news from the doctor, thanks for the updates.
Frank and Karen Schuurman and family.
Dear Jackie & Hendrik and family - we are very grateful to the Lord that things are not as bad as they initiallly appeared. We will continue to uphold you all and the medical team in our prayers. May God's comfort and strength be with you. Cris & Marilyn T. Dickason
Dear Hendrik and Jackie and kids!
Wow! You all have been through so much already! We have been praying for you all. We are so happy to hear that Jackie's arm can be saved! Great news!
God is Great! He will guide you even in your deepest hardships. We know you have already grown closer to our God and we have too, through you! Thank you for keeping us up to date. We pray all will go well this week!
Love from,
Joanne and Dan and kids.
We are grateful and thankful to our Triune God for the encouraging news. We continue to pray that our Lord will guide the work of the doctors and give you the strength that you need in this time of trial. We trust that there is nothing that can separate us from our Father's love in the Son. Although we may not understand the paths our God leads us on, we know Him and the promises which are yes and amen in Christ Jesus.
Ken, Brenda, Edwin, and Megan Kok
Dear Hendrik and Jackie,
We remembered you in prayer on Sunday morning in Langley and we will continue to pray for you. We do pray that the Lord will give strength for this trial and ultimately, healing.
Yours in Christ,
Wes and Rose Bredenhof
We are thankful to the Lord that you can be hopeful about the future again and we will continue to pray for you and with you that the results of the surgery on Thursday may be beneficial."Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...You will comfort me." Love Everett, Brenda, Lori-Ann,Clinton,Ingrid,Jason,Jon,Darren and Ryan Gritter
We give thanks with you for the good news from the doctors. May the prayers of God's people continue to lift you up in this time of uncertainty, knowing with certainty that He is with you. Psalm 91:11,12 "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands...
Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. John and Janna Wesselius and family.
Thank you for having the time to keep everyone updated on Jackie's condition. We pray that the Lord will give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I can hear Jackie saying "no worries". Greg also sends his regards and remembers with fondness our trip to your home in Pennsylvania. May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Love Bruce and Tina and Family
Praise the Lord that Jackie's arm will be saved! Our thoughts and prayers have been with your family and will continue to be in the coming weeks. May the Lord continue to give you all the strength you need. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do to help. Love, Mark and Sarah, Hailey, Paige, Blake, Zander, and Ava
Hendrik and Jackie and family.... You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the giver and sustainer of all life continue to provide you with all you need.
Jackie & Hendrik,
So pleased and thankful to the Lord to see your posting today. We will continue to pray for a good outcome. With Christian Love to you both and children, David Sawyer, Joshua, Jonathan & Summer
Hendrik and Jackie - we are so thankful for your good news. We will continue to pray for healing and also for strength for you both and for your children as you deal with the appointments and surgery. Thank you for keeping us updated.
Brad and Kristi, Elyssa, Shayna and Braden.
Hendrick, Jackie and fam...
You are in our prayers continually, and we are thankful for the encouraging news you have recieved so far. We pray that you will recieve much patience and strength in these coming weeks and months.
Thanks for this blog to keep us updated! Anytime you need help, let us know. Maddy doesn't mind to play with Chase anytime :)
--Eric, Alyssa, Maddy and Joey Brown
Dear Family,
We are so thankful for news so far.Our prayers go out for you all as Jackie recieves her op. on Thursday. May our gracious Father sustain & keep you all in His care &grant all you need. Thinking of & praying for you, lots of love, Uncle Len & Aunty Kena.
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