The Struggle Has Ended

Greg Hewlett passed away on January 17th after nearly eight years of battling colon cancer. While we grieve his loss, we are comforted to know that he is with his Lord.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004

biopsy tomorrow

I am at MD Anderson for tests this week and unfortunately, the CT scan Monday showed a growing nodule in my lower abdomen. The nodule is 1.4x1.2cm wide and may be cancerous. So they scheduled for tomorrow a colonoscopy/ultrasound/biopsy procedure where they'll investigate further. It is at 11a.m. and requires general anesthesia. I'll try to post how the procedure went later tomorrow. Biopsy results will not be available until late Friday. My doctor said to consider this a bump on the long road. It is not a common place for my type of cancer to spread, so he did not want to speculate as to what is going on there.

13 comments:

Colleen said...

God bless you during this. We'll all be praying for you here at work.

Craig & Maria said...

Your in our prayers and in God's peace. Trust him, I know that's very hard, but it could be a bump along the road.
Maria & Craig

Jerry & Pat Raeder said...

Greg,
We send our prayers and know that this will turn out okay. One more test that you will pass.
Good Luck tomorrow.

Beti said...

Go the distance!!

Shannon Geiger said...

Hey, Greg -
I don't like hearing that, but I am praying for you. Thanks for keeping us updated. Still waiting for you to join our writing group any time you're ready. Lots of love to you and Christine from all four of us.

Pete & Sally said...

Greg,
We aren't to happy to hear about another "bump" in the road, but are taking comfort in knowing our dear heavenly Father is doing the driving. You'll be in our prayers tomorrow. With love, Pete & Sally

Scott said...

Greg - I am sorry to hear this. I will pray and fast until after the biopsy tomorrow. Scott

curtis frodge said...

well good luck my friend, i will be praying for you. i send all my love with you!

Todd said...

Be strong. You will be in our prayers.

Dan & Syd said...

My Dear Greg,
We are lifting you up as I write--and we know that "the Great Healer " is in control.
We will anxiously await your posting with the results.

Willeyne Berger said...

We enjoyed your parents and hope your results are as postive as your parents' positive attitude. Hang in there with your marvelous attitude and writing ability. We are praying for you.

Nils said...

Sorry we haven’t been able to see you guys. You are in our prayers.

John and Debbie Ciavola said...

You are in our thoughts and prayers.