Richmond Family Updates

Chris is beginning chemo today with a new drug. The side effects are predicted to be worse than with other drugs. Our prayer request is that this medicine would be highly effective, and that Chris would NOT experience the predicted side effects. Thank you for agreeing with us in prayer. (written by Jean)

(written by Jean) Chris met with her Integrative Doctor yesterday. They talked about the scan results as well as natural treatment options. The doctor had some good ideas; chemo, a clinical trial in Boston, natural treatments locally, and a 10 day detox program at a health institute in Michigan. Please pray for wisdom and discernment […]

(written by Becky) Dad asked me to post our latest update because we are in a bit of a shock and he can’t call everyone he should. Mom had a scan last week and we got the results this afternoon. It seems the cancer is either developing a resistance to the chemo and/or mutating. The […]

(Written by Becky) Mom’s bone scan results were pretty inconclusive. Since this was her first bone scan that showed active cancer spots on the the bones, we have nothing to compare it to. So, this scan will be the baseline. (Previous CAT scans only show cancer spots – but don’t determine if they are active […]

(Written by Becky) Mom’s xray’s didn’t show any fractures but weren’t detailed enough to show possible hairline fractures. She’s still in extreme pain and bedridden. Chemo is tomorrow and she’ll also get results from her bone scan last week to see if cancer has spread to her bones. Prayers appreciated for physical healing and also […]

(Written by Becky) Mom is at the ER right now getting x-rays. Neck and back pain has increased over the last several days and is very extreme today. Bone scan results coming on Wednesday during next round of chemo. Please say extra prayers today and this week… life is really hard.

(Written by Becky) We are expecting many blessings this new year! Thank you for partnering with us in prayer. On December 18th, Mom and Dad met with the oncologist to review results from her scan the previous week. The news is just what we needed for Christmas! The cancer is shrinking again! It was a […]

(written by Becky) Hi all, We apologize for our updates not being as frequent as you would like. Some days, it feels like all we can do is keep our heads above water. Thanks for sticking with us! Mom has just finished two rounds of chemo, three weeks apart. This week is Week 6 and […]

(written by Becky) Dad asked me to let you know that chemo went well today. Mom’s spirits were lifted by a visit from two different ladies dear to her. She came home and rested all afternoon and is feeling ok right now. Not much nausea. But still significant pain in her hip. One of Dad’s […]

(written by Becky) Hi all, Sorry for the delay in getting an update to you. Things are a bit crazy the last two days. Mom is now unofficially bed-ridden. The oncologist reviewed the scan from the ER on Saturday and confirmed that there is deterioration in the pelvic bones from the cancer. The doctor is […]