November 2014
Health Update
26/11/14 19:45
Dear BNM Brothers and Sisters,
I had the pleasure of visiting with the Oakes last night (11/25/2014). Sister Oakes is doing very well. President Oakes, however, is not. He wanted me to share some information with you.
He has been diagnosed with a pleomorphic sarcoma in his right thigh. It is a very aggressive cancer and the growth in his thigh muscle is over 20cm, twice as large as is typical. He is experiencing quite a bit of pain and discomfort, but is also in good spirits, as you would expect. The plan is to undergo radiation therapy, and perhaps chemotherapy, followed by surgery when the tumor has shrunk to the point where it may be able to be removed. As you can imagine, removing a mass embedded in muscle would be a delicate procedure with possibly severe after-effects. His attitude is inspiring, and, as always, wants only to accept and do the Lord’s will. He expresses love to us all.
Please feel free to contact the Oakes to share your best wishes. I know you will include them in your prayers.
Faithfully,
Chuck Allison
I had the pleasure of visiting with the Oakes last night (11/25/2014). Sister Oakes is doing very well. President Oakes, however, is not. He wanted me to share some information with you.
He has been diagnosed with a pleomorphic sarcoma in his right thigh. It is a very aggressive cancer and the growth in his thigh muscle is over 20cm, twice as large as is typical. He is experiencing quite a bit of pain and discomfort, but is also in good spirits, as you would expect. The plan is to undergo radiation therapy, and perhaps chemotherapy, followed by surgery when the tumor has shrunk to the point where it may be able to be removed. As you can imagine, removing a mass embedded in muscle would be a delicate procedure with possibly severe after-effects. His attitude is inspiring, and, as always, wants only to accept and do the Lord’s will. He expresses love to us all.
Please feel free to contact the Oakes to share your best wishes. I know you will include them in your prayers.
Faithfully,
Chuck Allison
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