Jeff had his second treatment yesterday and he continues to do quite well. His Dr. was amazed at the difference from the last time he saw Jeff 2 weeks ago. He is driving, working, hunting, and following the San Marcos Lady Rattler Volleyball Team. It has been wonderful! Every day that he feels well is a blessing!

Not that I'm surprised by anything Jeff does, but today he drove himself to work! This is his first solo flight since March! I bet there were a few looks of shock and dismay when that beg red truck pulled up out in front of Breed & Co. His first treatment of Avastin was Tuesday last week. Not only did it NOT make him sick, he feels better right now than he has in months! Though his battle continues, we are so grateful for the good days.

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.

Jeff endured yet another 7 hour surgery today. He will be in ICU tonight and hopes to move to a private room tomorrow. More tumor was removed. We hope the surgery will provide good health so that Jeff can enjoy dove and deer season this Fall.

Again, I can't say enough how proud I am of my husband and his strength of character.

It's been a while since my last post. That's because things have been going pretty well. However, once again Jeff is facing yet another brain surgery! He is scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd at MD Anderson. That stinkin' tumor just won't give up the fight! But neither will Jeff. I'm telling you now, he is absolutely the strongest, bravest person I've ever met! John Wayne has nothing on Jeff Breed!

We aren't sure yet what will be next. Probably Avastin when the thing starts growning again. None-the-less, we are all working to stay positive, accepting our world as we know it, and praying for strength. Please continue your prayers as well.

We just returned from a much needed "vacation." OK, maybe it was just my 30 year class reunion in beautiful Stratford, TX followed by a couple of days in the high country of Red River, NM with my sister and brother-in-law, but we had a great time! Jeff laughed a lot at the reunion, and really enjoyed the cool mountain air. He even got a little fly fishing in.

Jeff has completed his week of chemo with seemingly no side effects! He has a couple more weeks on the Accutane followed by a week off before starting the routine over again. He is back to work about 1/2 time. He is doing remarkably well, and we haven't killed each other yet over my driving! If all goes well, he will be driving again in September. Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!

We'll keep you posted.

Today we received some wonderful news! The scans show no new tumor growth! Because of the clotting complications, Jeff has not been able to start treatments and has gone 2 months with no treatment! The Dr. was very pleased that no growth appeared during that time. Jeff is now ready to start the next phase of treatment which consists of chemo for five days in a row along with Acutane for 3 weeks, then one week off. This will continue for 2 months at which time we will return to MD Anderson for evaluation. There will be side effects, primarily fatigue, but we all know that he can handle pretty much anything!

We realize there will probably continue to be some bumps in the road, but we are thrilled with the news from today!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYER, AND GOD BLESS!!!!!