It is hard to know how often to update and how many details to share. But, my friends have encouraged us to share specific prayer requests.
We ask that you pray for wisdom for us and doctors this week. Because Nate has a somewhat rare cancer and because he is younger than the average person with MCL (mantle cell lymphoma), we are going to get a second opinion. Our oncologist is good, but we also want to hear from a hematologist oncologist at a larger cancer center who has treated younger patients with MCL. There are a handful of fantastic cancer centers around the country and any of them would be great. We just need wisdom in picking which center we want to go to. We also ask for prayer about Nate's treatment. We need to discuss with our doctor whether Nate should begin treatment while we get the ball rolling for a second opinion or if he can wait to start treatment until after the second opinion.
Also, the Lymphoma Research Foundation has a lymphoma forum in Chicago this coming weekend. Nate and I are planning to attend as they have breakout sessions about mantle cell lymphoma. We have been doing a lot of reading and researching this weekend.
We also want to thank all of you for your emails and messages. We are not able to respond to every message, but your encouraging and caring words are so appreciated.
-Stacy
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