Unofficial Report Becomes Official Tomorrow

In Januray 2011, Ernie experienced excruciating pain that caused him to half black out while in a supermarket. It was pain coming from the groin. The orthopedic surgeon suspected it might be a strained tendon after xrays and many other tests showed nothing serious. After a bout of painkillers, the pain was gone.

In June 2011, the pain was back in the same spot, and it was even more excruciating. Ernie was in agony. The same ortho surgeon required an MRI which now showed an undisplaced bone fracture, edema, and lesions in his pubic bone. Without any known trauma to the bone, the doctor was very suspicious and we agreed to do an open surgery biopsy.

I was filled with fear and worry - something I know that comes from the devil himself. Prayer is the only weapon I know against fear and worry. And the LORD is the only one who can bring calm in our lives.

Frozen section report showed no malignant cells. I wanted to celebrate and throw a party!! Praise and Thank GOD!!!!

But ephethelial cells (not bone cells) were found in 1 out of 5 slides. More specimen of bone, tissue and marrow was taken. Pathologist suspected that these ephethelial cells came from another organ - and so the word "metastasis" came up over and over again. Could a tumor have developed in another organ and spread "metastasized" to the bone? All other suspected causes such as TB of the bone, infection, osteoporosis, multiple myloma, etc etc were ruled out.

After 3 weeks of staining and culturing and passing around the specimen to various pathologist here
in what is ranked the no 1 hospital in the Philippines-finally a report. It's not official because it just lacks one signature. Ernie has metastatic carcinoma of unknown  origin.

Between Ernie, Ryan and myself - I am undoubtedly the weakest one , I crumble to pieces in times like this and am quite amazed I can even write this blog.  I reflected much and told myself I have to pull myself together, get my brain functioning right and put on an armour of positive mental attitude if I am to be the BEST wife that I can be to a sick hubby.

We are going for the PET scan in a couple of days P100K for one go at St Lukes, or may have the option for a special discount in  Amed Cancer Center in HongKong even if we have to pay for 2 round trip tickets to HK-thanks to Ernie's dear classmate.

The PET scan should give us a pretty good picture of his whole body and therefore give our oncologist the best plan of therapy for Ernie's speedy recovery. Storm the heavens with us with your fervent  prayers...that results would be as favorable as possible. Ours is a HEALING and LOVING GOD!

God BLESS!

Olive

Ernie and I, relaxing with the dogs on a lazy afternoon last Holy Week