Hello Friends!
We have reached Mile Marker #6.
The scripture we chose for this posting is Isaiah 40:31, "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
The results are in from the May 15th ultrasound.
Since this was an ultrasound and not a PET Scan, the Doctor focused primarily on the liver area. Of the 6 masses on the liver, 4 have decreased in size and 2 have increased. Overall the Dr. was encouraged by this progress and we are thankful to see progress as well! We recognize that others may not be nearly as fortunate! PRAISE JESUS for the positive news and His encouragement to keep on keeping on!
So the plan is to continue to receive treatment at the Get Well Center 3 days a week, following the protocol below for the next few months. After 3 more months of treatment, they plan to conduct another ultrasound to see what changes have taken place and eventually they will do another scan down the road.
Protocol:
In terms of chemo, the Insulin Potentiation Therapy via IV has been reduced to 1 treatment every other week with the goal to reduce down to once a month long term. And the Treosulfan, chemo via pill, he takes 3 times a day daily. In addition, he is now on 3 different types of treatments (IL-2, Interferon Alpha-2B & Palladium Lipoid Complex) to trick his Immune System. Meanwhile, John also continues the alternative/natural protocol he has been doing with High Dose Vitamin C, detox shakes, general nutrition, etc.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Mile Marker #5
Hello Friends!
We have reached Mile Marker #5. The scripture we chose for this posting is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
First and foremost, let's talk about the Twice as Strong Together 5K race that took place in March. HOLY MOLY what an INCREDIBLE day! Over 700 people came in person to shower John and our family with their love and support. Our entire family was BLOWN AWAY with how the community has rallyed around John and also took part in this memorable event that we will always treasure dearly in our hearts. WOW, WOW, WOW! The amount raised will be a tremendous help in paying for the continuous medical bills for John's treatment. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our family in this way! And PRAISE JESUS for John's needs being provided for to allow him to continue to fight a hard fight!
Here is a link to view the pictures from that special day: http://pastorjason1.smugmug.com/Sports/2015-John-Gurney-5K/
How is John doing medically?
Initially he had been going to the Get Well Center 5 days a week. However, recently he has decreased his days down to 3 days a week. Hooray! This shift allows him more time back at work, which is extremely helpful!
In terms of chemo, the Insulin Potentiation Therapy via IV has been reduced to 1 treatment every other week with the goal to reduce down to once a month long term. And the Treosulfan, chemo via pill, he takes 3 times a day daily. In addition, he is now on 3 different types of treatments (IL-2, Interferon Alpha-2B & Palladium Lipoid Complex) to trick his Immune System. Meanwhile, John also continues the alternative/natural protocol he has been doing with High Dose Vitamin C, detox shakes, general nutrition, etc.
For awhile now, John has had difficulty breathing. Not pain, but more being winded easily. Last Friday they did an EKG to see if it was heart related and the results came back perfect. Thank the Lord! They will be doing a heart ultrasound this Thursday, May 14 as another precautionary measure. The Dr. said this all may be as a result of the treatment John has been undergoing.
BIG PRAYERS NEEDED - This Friday, May 15 is a BIG, BIG, BIG day! This is the first time since John's scan a couple months ago to see what is happening with the cancer and how it is responding to the treatment. The Dr. had really wanted to give it some time for all of the treatment to take effect so it wouldn't be premature. So, please pray HARD that the treatment has been effective and is completely eliminating the cancer from John's body!!!!
That is the medical update for now. We plan to share more as we receive results from this next scan, which we most likely will not know until next week.
We have reached Mile Marker #5. The scripture we chose for this posting is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
First and foremost, let's talk about the Twice as Strong Together 5K race that took place in March. HOLY MOLY what an INCREDIBLE day! Over 700 people came in person to shower John and our family with their love and support. Our entire family was BLOWN AWAY with how the community has rallyed around John and also took part in this memorable event that we will always treasure dearly in our hearts. WOW, WOW, WOW! The amount raised will be a tremendous help in paying for the continuous medical bills for John's treatment. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our family in this way! And PRAISE JESUS for John's needs being provided for to allow him to continue to fight a hard fight!
Here is a link to view the pictures from that special day: http://pastorjason1.smugmug.com/Sports/2015-John-Gurney-5K/
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How is John doing medically?
Initially he had been going to the Get Well Center 5 days a week. However, recently he has decreased his days down to 3 days a week. Hooray! This shift allows him more time back at work, which is extremely helpful!
In terms of chemo, the Insulin Potentiation Therapy via IV has been reduced to 1 treatment every other week with the goal to reduce down to once a month long term. And the Treosulfan, chemo via pill, he takes 3 times a day daily. In addition, he is now on 3 different types of treatments (IL-2, Interferon Alpha-2B & Palladium Lipoid Complex) to trick his Immune System. Meanwhile, John also continues the alternative/natural protocol he has been doing with High Dose Vitamin C, detox shakes, general nutrition, etc.
For awhile now, John has had difficulty breathing. Not pain, but more being winded easily. Last Friday they did an EKG to see if it was heart related and the results came back perfect. Thank the Lord! They will be doing a heart ultrasound this Thursday, May 14 as another precautionary measure. The Dr. said this all may be as a result of the treatment John has been undergoing.
BIG PRAYERS NEEDED - This Friday, May 15 is a BIG, BIG, BIG day! This is the first time since John's scan a couple months ago to see what is happening with the cancer and how it is responding to the treatment. The Dr. had really wanted to give it some time for all of the treatment to take effect so it wouldn't be premature. So, please pray HARD that the treatment has been effective and is completely eliminating the cancer from John's body!!!!
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