Early December marks the 2-year anniversary of Ed's diagnosis. Depending on what date we want to use, the actual 2-year mark is either December 3rd or December 9th. December 3, 2009 was when the gastroentrologist informed us that, beyond a doubt, without a biopsy, he knew Ed had colon cancer. December 9, 2009 was our first meeting with Ed's oncologist where we got the "official" diagnosis and prognosis. Regardless of what specific date you use as the marker, here we are two years later and life is treating us well. It is so hard to believe it's been 2 years. The days and the events of those days are still very clear and vivid. And I remember how we only prayed and dreamed of having 6 months together and if we were lucky, could we make it a year?? Never did we think beyond that or consider two years later Ed would still be with us battling this disease.
On December 2nd, Ed had another CT scan and the good news is "no change". Tumors are still present, but no new growths or changes in the size of the tumors. And Ed feels pretty good considering.
So as we mark the two-year anniversary, we are thankful that we've had this extra time together, that he has been "healthly" for the most part (except for that little inconvenience of needing chemo treatment every two weeks), and we are thankful for Dr. Bowers and his oncologist nurses (especially Shane), and their team and all the advancement in cancer treatment that enables those like Ed to fight this battle. (Cait, I'm thinking of you as well at this time as you also mark your two-year anniversary!)
God is good!
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