hey ALL
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medical update
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please take a look at the attached picture named "dennis right leg.jpg". docmo drew a diagram of my leg on hospital bed paper and i added some info as to what's going on in my leg.
the pathology report from the biopsy said that the tumor in my right leg is a low-grade sarcoma (the same type in the tumor that was taken out of my left leg).
we don't know if the tumor in my left leg was a metastasis (ie. daughter cancer) from the tumor in my right leg or vice versa or if the two formed on their own.
i have a PET Scan scheduled for next tuesday, april 13th. we opted not to participate in the free PET Scan study which entails 3 PET Scans (i really only need one). getting 2 more would require 2 additional doses of radioactive tracer injections to highlight the cancer. dunno if these radioactive tracers are safe (whether short or long term) or not but we generally are uneasy about more injections than absolutely needed (plus, i don't wanna be spiderman  ). so, i think we'll be paying around $4,500 out of pocket for the PET Scan (which is kinda ok cuz the local hospital near my uncle's house charges around $11k).
i think the current game plan is to wait on the PET Scan results, and if clear, then proceed with surgery which i'm guessing could be 2-4 weeks from now. if there are metastases in other areas of my legs or arms (or head), then we might need to do chemo first and then surgery.
we got an estimate as to how much this surgery round will cost and it's a doozy - a mere ~$55k. we have the option of going to a county hospital but my family thinks that docmo is the best in the area, so, we're gonna pay out of pocket. ouch.  we'll have to look into county programs if i have to go through chemo and/or radiation after surgery.
in my current state, i feel healthy and am healthy  (minus the cancer  ) and starting to eat better as well (ie. less fast food AWWWWWWWWW  ).
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THIS PAST EASTER
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God gave me the opportunity to share a bit of my story at the Easter services at Newsong church at Irvine, Ca.
you can watch if you got some time (~12 min)
i sincerely hope God was glorified and folks were encouraged somehow!
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PRAYER REQUESTS
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+ that God continue to bring LIFE even when death is apparent
+ that my family, julia, friends, and others would find peace and joy in Jesus
+ that God's will be done in these circumstances
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OTHER STUFF
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+ will probably open up donations again for the upcoming treatment (be on the lookout for an email) for those of you who want to donate (please don't feel obligated) 
+ want to have another praise/prayer night again before surgery (will let you know furthers details later) 
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GRACIAS
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THANK YOU all for your continued support through prayers and words of encouragement and finances. definitely makes this journey easier. 
THANKS GOD for giving me peace through the ups and downs and allowing me to still be joyful
faith.hope.love
dennis 
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