Robert Lowery

Colleagues and friends–

I went to see my oncologist Thursday, June 17, after having had a scan earlier in week. The scan showed no new growth of additional tumors and no growth of the tumors already there. My doctor told us that given the kind of cancer I have, it was a delight for her to share with us that the cancer has not advanced in the last three months. She said this is quite remarkable. Praise the Lord! Of course, this does not mean that I am cancer-free, but at least it appears as if the current treatments are having some benefits. Her recommendation is that I continue taking the special cancer medication, continue getting a monthly injection to help minimize the symptoms, continue getting sufficient rest, and continue to monitor what I eat and drink. The key word that the doctor kept repeating is that I am currently stable. (For anyone in the Lowery family to be stable is quite remarkable!)

She encouraged me to do what I love to do: teaching, preaching, writing, mentoring students, spending time with family and friends, and in her words, “enjoying God’s goodness.”

Please join us in praising God for this respite, no matter how long it lasts. We thank you for being on this journey with us.

Related posts:

1. Health Update – 20 June 2010