I guess it's time for an update, as it's been quite sometime since my last post. Much has taken place since the surgery. Long story short, that stupid tumor was showing signs of regrowth just a couple of weeks after surgery. However, at our 2 week post op visit to MDA, I couldn't get the Drs. to listen to me and do another MRI. They assured me that Jeff's headaches were caused by the surgery itself, not the tumor. They may be the experts, but I have become one! I knew where the signs were pointing, and I think Jeff did too. But we followed their lead, which suggested that Jeff might enroll in a trial that was about to close. As it turned out, his bloodwork excluded him from the trial. As the expert I've become, I didn't want him to participate in that trial. I didn't think it would benefit Jeff.
At my insistance, and with the help of Dr. Julie, our dear friend and wonderful physician, Jeff got another MRI, and guess what the results showed. Regrowth! Jeff started a new treatment plan yesterday combining Avastin with another chemotherapy. Avastin has shown some good results for slowing the growth of these tumors. Now, one day after the first treatment, Jeff is planning to go to the golf course with his buddies and hopes to feel well enough to make another trip to the ranch in South Texas with the guys. He is definitely making hay while the sun's shining!
He says he's "chosing" his attitude. If he can do it, so can you and I! He is a wonderful example to his family and friends!
Thanks for the continued prayers.
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I know I do not know the author of this blog but I know Brooke and Stacie Breed and I just wanted to say that I am praying for Jeff and all those close to him. Things like this are so hard to go through, no one can prepare us for them. But you all seem to have the best attitude and God on your side, there is no greater medicine than that. All my love, thoughts, and prayers.
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Barrie, really praying for you guys! He is a good example to us all. Makes me know to think twice about everything and also "choose my attitude". You are an expert, stick with your gut feelings, you are also doing a great job! Blessings to all of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Sarah for David too.
ReplyDeleteBarrie, hero is defined as one greatly regarded for achievements or qualities. Ever since this ordeal began for Jeff his determination coupled with his attitude to live one day at a time and to surround himself with family and friends earned him the title of hero in my eyes. Of course you have earned that title as well for being you that pillar of strength and devotion. You two are amazing to watch and such a powerful example to us all of how to let God work in your lives on a daily basis regardless of the situation. Remember that you and your precious family are in my prayers daily along with every praying person I know. Know that the Light of God surrounds you, the Love of God enfolds you and the presence of God watches over you. Wherever you are God is and all is well.
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