The Celebratory Blizzard
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Tim Cantey
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Tim Cantey
Tim and I met with Dr. Nabors today and received fabulous news. The pathology report showed no cancer in the resection. The mass removed was necrosis (dead cells) and a few atypical cells that are likely (now dead) cancer cells. And also there did not appear to be any progression. Praise God!
Dr. Nabors said he was shocked. It's really fun to shock the head of neuro oncology at UAB! He wants us to come back next month for an MRI and follow up appointment. So for now, no plans for further treatment. He thinks that the symptoms Tim had last November were caused by edema (swelling) from the necrosis and the setback he had a few weeks ago was more edema from the surgery. So Tim will remain on a low dose of steroids until the April appointment.
Tim continues to improve in his speech and comprehension and will continue his speech therapy for now. He is able to resume all physical activity (working out, yard work, and hopefully not cutting down small trees or burning anything). The doctor suggested holding off driving until the next appointment so I'll still be Ubering Tim around.
Nettie's first question today was, "Does Dad still have cancer?". Unfortunately Glioblastoma is not curable. The cancer cells hide in the brain tissue and can become active at any time. For now, there is not cancer activity in Tim's brain.
On February 1, 2025 our world was upended and has been a roller coaster ever since. But we have the precious gift of having a new and wiser perspective. Psalm 90:12 says So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. We celebrate this victory and give all the glory to the Great Physician who promises eternal healing for those who call upon His name.
Dr. Nabors said he was shocked. It's really fun to shock the head of neuro oncology at UAB! He wants us to come back next month for an MRI and follow up appointment. So for now, no plans for further treatment. He thinks that the symptoms Tim had last November were caused by edema (swelling) from the necrosis and the setback he had a few weeks ago was more edema from the surgery. So Tim will remain on a low dose of steroids until the April appointment.
Tim continues to improve in his speech and comprehension and will continue his speech therapy for now. He is able to resume all physical activity (working out, yard work, and hopefully not cutting down small trees or burning anything). The doctor suggested holding off driving until the next appointment so I'll still be Ubering Tim around.
Nettie's first question today was, "Does Dad still have cancer?". Unfortunately Glioblastoma is not curable. The cancer cells hide in the brain tissue and can become active at any time. For now, there is not cancer activity in Tim's brain.
On February 1, 2025 our world was upended and has been a roller coaster ever since. But we have the precious gift of having a new and wiser perspective. Psalm 90:12 says So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. We celebrate this victory and give all the glory to the Great Physician who promises eternal healing for those who call upon His name.
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