Best News Ever!

CANCER FREE!!! It’s the best news ever. As my oncologist stated, “Best. Possible. Outcome.”

Wednesday was my post-op appointment with my oncologist. As you can read, we got the best news possible.  The pathology report: No residual disease, clear margins, clear parametrium, clear lymph nodes – a total of 40 of those bad boys! In cervical cancer, the amount of lymph nodes taken is directly related to the reoccurrence rate. The more taken, the less likely it is for cancer to be hiding out somewhere. My oncologist stated that the chance of reoccurrence just fell through the floor. He was confident that we chose the right treatment plan.  I will not need any further treatment, and once cleared from my surgery, I will begin a routine of testing every 4 months for the next few years. I am so relieved to say the least!

THIS is a moment of joy! My favorite verse (Psalm 71:14), “As for me, I will always have HOPE; I will PRAISE you more and more.” I sit at my Father’s feet praising Him for what he has done in my life. I pray that I have brought glory to His name in the midst of cancer. I pray that those who have leaned in to us during our time of need have seen and felt the Father’s love.

Please continue to pray for my healing from the surgery. I am ecstatic to focus on my healing without fear of what treatment is around the corner. I can now focus on my mission trip to Cambodia in November. I look forward to this trip being a celebration of life!! These kids have taught me to be hopeful no matter the circumstance, and celebrating the hope we have in God is going to be epic! If you would like to know more about our trip, email me or visit https://globalx.managedmissions.com/MyTrip/rhoades

Thank you so much for your love, support, and encouragement!! You guys are the best!!