Scan Follow-Up

Posted on by William A. Ross

Dear friends and family,

As we posted earlier this week, Amos had a round of appointments yesterday and today at Duke hospital. The most important of course is the MRI. Thank you for praying for our trip.

The scan shows something that looks a lot like another recurrence. The oncologist and radiologist are fairly confident that is what we are dealing with. It is small. (Even smaller than the one from March ’25.) But it is still most likely a serious problem.

There are a lot of details still to come, including input from a team of doctors across a number of specialties. Another brain surgery is very likely, but how soon that may happen we don’t yet know. Radiation seems unlikely given how recently Amos had it. We’ll know more in the coming days.

It’s not the news we wanted or prayed for. But the Lord Jesus is on the throne. Despite it all, Amos is his usual self. His spirits are high and his faith is firm. He and I had a good time together on this trip. So we are thankful.

Please pray for clarity about treatment plans as we discuss these things with the Duke team. We’ll provide more information when we can.

Love,

The Ross Family

If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
    and the light about me be night,”
even the darkness is not dark to you;
    the night is bright as the day,
    for darkness is as light with you. (Ps. 139:11-12)

19 thoughts on “Scan Follow-Up”

  2. Dear Will and Kelly,

    We have been praying and we are sorry to hear this scan result. We’re glad it’s small, but we know the implications are still big. We are sad for all this means, though we will ask for faith to trust you all to him. Sometimes believing that God is kind and good is the hardest thing- we can’t do it without his work. So we pray that God will hold you fast, especially when holding on feels impossible. It is impossible, and he will hold you fast.

    We love you,

    Iain and Barb

    Barb Duguid

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  4. Thank you for this update, Guys,

    We continue to pray for Amos and your entire family…especially given this recent news. The Lord has you in His hands and He will never leave you or forsake you.

    Hope springs eternal, and we anticipate more positive news as we continue to lift you up to our God of all mercy. 🙏✝️

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  6. This was a bittersweet update. Not what we wanted to hear but a lot to be thankful for. We will pray for God’s clarity with the doctors in their decisions that they have to make. He already knows the outcome and the processes which will take place along the way. We can rest in that and praise the Lord who loves Amos more than we could ever know.

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  7. My heart grew heavy as I read this update. I’m sorry you have to go through this again. May the Lord give you comfort and peace as He surrounds your family with His steadfast love. His mercies are new every morning. We will keep you and Amos in our prayers.

    Kim and Gary Knight

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  9. Dear Will and Kelli,

    I know it has been years since we’ve seen you all, but I always read your updates about Amos. This news is heavy on my heart and just wanted to say that we will continue to pray along with you. You have an army of prayer warriors behind you! I know you are trusting in the Lord no matter what is ahead. Love in Christ, The Dixon family

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  12. Dear Will and Kelli,

    This comes with much love and a continued commitment to pray for Amos and you all – I was so sad to read the latest news. Praying for God’s comfort and presence with you as you prepare for whatever follows, in his strength.

    Love to you all from Cambridge,

    Katherine xxx

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  14. Will So sorry to hear about the recurrence of this evil tumor!  We will pray for successful surgery etc and for you all (especially Amos) to be sustained through it all. In Christ,Jonny

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  15. Kelli & Will,

    I’m sorry to hear about Amos’ recurrence. My prayers are with Amos, you, and your family as you walk this path. May God’s favor and healing mercies abound. Blessings, Carol

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