Update #4

Megann and her family met with the doctors today in Houston. Her CA125, which is a tumor marker, has risen to 278 (normal is anything below 20). The doctor recommended a type of chemo called Doxil. This medicine would be given to her through a port in her side. She will take 3 to 4 treatments. Her first treatment will start tomorrow morning at ten. She will do the first and last treatments at MD Anderson and the other two here in Fort Worth having one treatment every 28 days. The doctors will monitor her closely through her treatments. The good news about the side effects of the chemo is that she gets to keep her hair! She will experience a lot of fatigue and her hands and feet will blister easily. After the four treatments, she will be reassessed at MD Anderson. If her tumor markers have not decreased, they will discuss further options. Megann is very optimistic about this treatment and asks for prayers that this treatment will make all of the tumors disappear! Thank you for those who have already supported Megann's illness financially as all of the treatments and travel are so expensive for her and Jon. Please continue to pray that God will use this medicine to take away her cancer completely!!

Account

There has been an account set up for Megann to help raise money for travel and treatment expenses. If you would like to contribute, please send your check to the address below.

Heritage Church of Christ
4201 Heritage Trace Pkwy
Keller, TX 76248

Make the check out to Heritage Church of Christ, and please indicate on the check that it is for Megann's account. Thank you.

Update # 3

Megann met with her doctor at MD Anderson Thursday after doing some bloodwork. She has Clear Cell Carcinoma. It is very aggressive and spreads quickly. What concerns Jon and Megann is that this is a rare form of cancer that is not seen in many people. They are going tomorrow for another CAT scan. They will come home after that. They will return to MD Anderson next Thursday when her case will be presented at a staffing meeting and treatment options will be discussed. Megann is wanting prayers that when the doctors meet next week, they will know how to figure out this type of cancer. On a positive note, the doctor told Jon and Megann of a case she had that was very similar to Megann's case, and that person has been cancer-free for five years. Please continue to pray fervently!

Update # 2

Sunday, June 18th, the elders prayed over Megann surrounded by her many friends and family. It was truly amazing. Anyone who witnessed it felt God already at work. Megann has such a positive attitude about her cancer. She asked me to include this prayer that was received in an email. She has been so humbled by the comments and prayers offered on her behalf. Please check back for a medical update after her doctor appointment on Thursday at MD Anderson. Until then, please pray specifically for:

• a safe trip to Houston
• for the doctors from MD Anderson that will be working with her
• for Megann's stamina making the trip to Houston

The Surrender Prayer for a Cancer Patient

The Lord is my Healer, I shall not want.

Cancer makes me to go to many treatments.

Cancer leads me to sit back, relax, and listen to nature's true blessings.

The Lord restores my soul, my sanity and my health.

Cancer leads me in the path of serenity and fellowship for my own sake.

Cancer teaches me to take it easy, to live and let live, and to do what makes me happy.

Cancer makes me more humble and grateful.

Cancer teaches me to accept the things I cannot change, to change the things I can and gives me the wisdom to know the difference.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of despair, frustration, guilt and remorse, I will fear no evil of this Cancer.

For Thou are with me, my family, my doctors, my supporters, and my Healer, they comfort me.

Cancer prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies: Fear, anxiety, self-pity, resentment and hurt.

The Lord anoints my confused mind and jangled nerves with knowledge, understanding and hope.

No longer do I feel alone, neither am I afraid, nor sickened, nor helpless, nor hopeless.

My cup runs over

Surely COURAGE and HOPE shall follow me every day of my life, one day at a time, twenty four hours at a time.

As I surrender my will to my Healer and carry your message to all others.

I will dwell in the house of my Higher Power, one day at a time, forever and forever.

AMEN!

Update #1

The purpose of this website is to get information out about Megann to everyone out there who believes in the power of prayer. Megann's cancer has returned. She is leaving on Wednesday, June 21st for a Thursday appointment at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. She will be talking with doctors at the center to hear about treatment options for her. She is also going to Dallas tomorrow to see a nutritionist that specializes in cancer patients. Please continue to check this website for updates on Megann. Please also feel free to leave encouraging comments for Megann as she does plan to read them. Another update will follow after meeting with doctors in Houston. In the meantime, pray.