Chad Huddleston's Progress

September 11, 2026

From Don

• We just left the hospital in Sendai where Chad underwent his chemo and one month later, his fourteen hour surgery. By the time he was dismissed a little more than two weeks ago all indicators were that there was no more cancer. They had told Him it would take about a month to get all of the blood, tissue and other test results back. So that was the purpose of today's meeting. The results show no cancer anywhere and they essentially told him to return to whatever he feels like doing (and eating). He has still not gained any weight back since being dismissed from the hospital two weeks ago.
• Needless to say we are all rejoicing and praising God for his mercies and healing power! They did tell him with the amount of cancer he had, they believe it will be important for him to have checkups about every three months. So he has an appointment in three months with some blood work and other tests about two weeks before that. We thank you so, so very much for your faithfulness in praying for our son. Not to minimize the excellent medical care he received from both the hospital and doctors and nurses, we believe God deserves all of the praise. God is so gracious, so gracious and gentle! Please let everyone know of our good, good news!

Tommy, he continues to show remarkable progress. They are getting him up now, and walking him in the halls. This past Saturday he put on his own clothes. They have removed all of the drainage type tube except one and only has one IV port for medicines as needed. He says the pain is less and his hair is coming back pretty strong. Will be surprised if he doesn't get out by this weekend

August 5, 2026

From Don

Hello Tom

It is Wednesday night here in Japan and not quite 48 hours from the completion of Chads Surgery Monday night. He is in a HCU unit which iS between an iCU unit and regular ward. He seems to be doing fairly well, has some unwanted lymph gland drainage or leakage going on, as well as persistent low blood pressure. His color looks good, his hair is beginning to come back in and his spirit is good. He has some internal pain going on as well but he says he can handle it. We are going to focus our prayers on his blood pressure getting back to normal and the internal drainage to end. I know this has been traumatizing to Chad, but he is already wanting to get better so he can get out and get busy. He is very aware of how much so many people have him their prayers. Give our greetings to all there. And thank you for praying for Letha and me. We are doing fine and loving this precious time with our daughter-in-law and three of our Grandchildren>

August 6,

The good news keeps coming. Chads pulse is down. His blood pressure is down and he is being moved from HCU back to a regular ward! That means visitation restrictions will be more relaxed and he can begin to look forward to his coming home again