Joe Oatis: (7-21-10) We visited with Joe's wife, Tammy this afternoon and she reported that Joe had driven out to M.D. Anderson for his 3rd chemo treatment this week. He is taking a chemo treatment every day and one radiation treatment a week. He is doing well and driving more himself as time passes. He is using a feeding tube to maintain his weight and receive the nutrition that he needs. Joe lost some teeth in surgery and it is difficult for him to chew any solid food but he tries very hard and has some success. Please continue to pray for Joe and his caregivers throughout the treatment process and that he would be strengthened both in body and spirit.
Nelson Foehner, FAC
Birgit & Mel Gideon: (7-17-10) Birgit had her permanent port surgically implanted into her chest on Thursday morning and will begin a weekly chemo treatment every four (4) weeks. This treatment will begin on Monday and last one hour each day in the clinic at Fredericksburg and will continue indefinitely. She is still a little bit weak and her platelets are very low but she is eating better and feels good.
I received the results of my PET Scan on Tuesday and the Brain Scan on Thursday and met the doctor on Friday morning. The tests indicate that the cancer is isolated to the tumor in my right lung and the lymph nodes in the right chest area under the breast plate. This was not the best news but it was considerably better than it could have been. I feel prayers were answered. I feel good about the outcome of this fight. I will see a Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon this coming Tuesday afternoon to be evaluated for the possibility of surgery and or future treatment procedures
God Bless everyone and Praise God in Heaven,
Mel Gideon
Texas Hill Country
Donald L. Martin: We visited with Mabel, Don's wife, this morning and she
reports that Don has really been sick for past few months. He had a ruptured
esophagus and was near death and remained in the hospital for 7 weeks. This was
complicated due to the fact that Don only has one lung that is partially
functioning. He was released from hospital and had to return for 4 days for
nutrition as he has trouble eating although that has improved recently. He is
now at home and doing pretty good, eating somewhat better. Don does not talk on
phone as his hearing is bad but he would welcome guest to come by and see him or
any cards or notes that someone might send him. Mabel's cell phone is
713-705-0283 and their address is 21923 Field Green Dr., Cypress 77433 in the
Fairfield sub-division. Please keep Don in your daily prayers.
Nelson Foehner, FAC
Bob Sieckmann: We visited with Bob this afternoon by phone and he reports that
he finished his chemo treatments a couple of weeks ago and that he goes back to
M D Anderson next week for test to see if they got it all. He stated that he
would let us know the outcome of those tests. Continue to pray that all goes
well for Bob and that his cancer would be in remission.
Nelson Foehner.
Nicolette Bozeman: HPROA Member James M. Bozeman reports that his wife, Nicolette, also a member, was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. She had a double radical mastectomy 3 weeks ago and will begin chemotheraphy next week. They have moved from Colorado to Tyler to be close to a better cancer treatment center. He has taken a position at the University of Texas at Tyler. He states that Nicolette's spirit is low and he knows some encouraging words from friends would help cheer her up. Her e-mail address is gardening87@aol.com and her cell # is 832-385-3893. Give Nicolette a call and keep her in your daily prayers.
Nelson Foehner, FAC
Joseph N. Guidry: Matt Perales reports this morning that retiree Joseph
Guidry was admitted to Spoan Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas and was in
critical condtion. We will update as more informatin becomes available.
Joe retired in 2004 and moved to the Rockport area recently. Please pray
for Joe and his family.
Nelson Foehner, FAC
