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!!
posted by tamandscott at 7:52 PM
27 Comments:
Praying for a quick and successful treatment plan as you meet with the doctors tomorrow.
We are praying for you and Jon numerous times a day. God is so powerful. We are praying that he heals you.
It's 2:30 p.m. and I anxiously wait with you. I pray right now that God will give you a peace and calmness that you have never felt before. I pray for Jon that as he holds your hand, you will feel God's strength through him. I pray for clarity and wisdom for the staff at MD Anderson...and I thank you God for your awesome power over all. Amen
We are so ready for the treatments to start working and can't wait for you to get home! We love you!!
Tonya
I am so glad for you to get to keep your hair! I can't wait to see you back at home. We are praying all the time for you, and the children also mention you in their prayers. We love you Jon and Megann.
Yea, hair! I know you are so happy about that. You are beautiful to all of us, either way. The spirit of God shines through you. I pray the tumors will disappear never to return. We love you guys!
Pam
You are constantly in our prayers. If there is anyone in the world that can beat this, it is you! We love you both!!
Megann mom and I are so grateful for this site so we can hear how you are doing. We know that God is with you every minute of every day and will be your comfort in times of the unknown. We love you and hope to see you soon. Hang in there. You can beat this.
Ivy and Ivy
Megann, Jon, Nancy, Les, Karen and Kenny, Even though we've missed your growing up days and all the events surrounding your family, you all were thought about so many times. The last several months you have been in our prayers and on congregational prayer lists for comfort and healing hands as the doctors fight on your behalf. We pray that God will grant the doctors the wisdom needed to eradicate the tumors as the medicine works on your behalf. From all the notes, you are a wonderful young lady. I'm sorry we missed knowing you.(a touch of your mom I see and Jeanne too in you) Stay strong and feel all the loving arms embracing you. Love, Pat and David
We're praying that today (Friday) has gone well. Go get 'em, Doxil! (Oops. The sports fan in me is showing.)
A message from Ryan: "I've been praying for you every day. I think you can beat that cancer."
Love you! Please know that we are praying constantly!
Megann,
We are praying for your complete recovery, and will be sending a check for the Heritage church fund. At a special prayer service at our church in Athens prayer for you was included. God bless you and your family during this time. Just remember, there is NO illness beyond the healing touch of the Great Physician!
James & Jeanne
Hi Megann,
I was thinking about you tonight and praying for you. I would love to talk with you since it has been so long, but I know you are probably overwhelmed with visitors and phone calls. You need to rest. We will catch up soon. I love you, my sister.
Theresa Bosma
Jon & Megann - Jim & I prayed for you as we left Louisville this morning. We were anxious to get to Memphis tonight to read your update. Praise God for giving men the gifts to discover this medication - we trust God's provision of this treatment. We are praying for peace and hope to radiate through your body as the drug penetrates your system. Concentrate on it's healing power provided by God. We love you with and without hair. I will call my mom in the morning with your update.She is so concerned for you. All our love and prayers....lJim & Sue
Dear God,
Please give Megann strength to find this disease. Please allow the treatments to be effective. Please give a special measure of wisdom and insight to her doctors, nurses and other professional staff. Please help her family to be strong. Please help Megann experience a full recovery.
In Jesus' name,
a hopeful believer
Megann & Jon,
we met breifly at the harris patient assessment center several weeks ago the day kandi was having surgery. I didn't know your story when we met however we have been keeping up through this blog.
Your story has touched our hearts deeply. I wanted you to know that Kandi & I are praying daily for you both, for your peace of mind and for Gods healing power to take control over your cancer. We look forward to the day when we can meet you agian. GOD BLESS YOU GO WITH GOD.
Stan & Kandi Gregg
Megann,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We're praying for your peace and comfort. Trusting you feel HIS arms wrapped tightly around you as He carries you and Jon.
Stephanie (Jenner) Thomas
Jon and Megann,
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. The kids are praying too. Your inner strength and all of these people praying is better than any cancer drug man has available.
Holts
Hope you are having a good day! Our prayer is for a complete recovery & to see your beautiful smiling face very soon. Remember..."...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, They will soar on wings like eagles.." You soar girl!
Love you and your precious family.
Gerald & Charlene Brooks
Megann & Jon,
God is with you and will help you-it's a promise to cling to. We love you and constantly pray for complete healing.
Love,
Shirley
MEGAN WE THINK ABOUT YOU OFTEN AND LIFT YOU UP TOTHE LORD DAILY. I BELIEVE GOD IS STILL IN THE MIRACLE BUSINESS AND THAT IS WHAT I AM PRAYING FOR. GOD BLESS YOU
HELEN SCOTT
BETSY ROSS FLAG
Hi Megann!
I really miss seeing your smiling face. I wanted you to know that our small group prays for you every week and many of us pray for you daily. I'm so very proud of you and your great example through all of this. Get plenty of rest and know that all of us at Heritage can't wait to get you back.
Megann,
I am continuing to pray for a complete recovery! I had no idea until Rebecca's wedding. Judy and Cyndi both said you are coming back. GREAT! You know we really need you for 2nd grade Math. I'll help out just like last year whenever needed. Can't wait to see you. Love,
Stacy
Megann,
I am praying for you constantly. You never leave my thoughts. You are such a strong person and an inspiration to everyone who knows you. I pray not only for your pain from this terrible disease to go away, but also for a cure. I talk to Gina on a regular basis and get updates on you from her. "Stay strong and courageous, and do not be afraid!"
Your friend,
Cindy Oden
Megann,
We are praying for you (and Jon) and trusting God to supply your every need. We will always appreciate the awesome job you did as a teacher at Cleveland Primary School. There are many people in the Cleveland School District who love you and are praying for divine intervention from the Great Physician. Nothing is too big for God, and we know that He loves you and will take care of you.
SHE'S BACK!! Okay, I'm an old lady & did not know the blog was still going after the prayer pager project started, so I have been calling the prayer pager & not the blog. Just know we have been praying for you!!
But, now I'm back & I have to leave you with a fun thought for the day...
TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.
Hope you have a great week. Your strength is an inspiration to us!
We love you & your family!
Gerald & Charlene Brooks
Hope you are having a GREAT day! We are praying for complete healing! Just keep smiling & trust in the Lord.
Here's a smile for the day:
TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted to it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?
LOUIE: Sure, because George still had the ax in his hand.
We Love you,
Gerald & Charlene
Keep smiling, sweetheart! God loves you and so do we. We remember in our prayers & thoughts & ask God daily for complete healing!
Your smile story for the day...
An elderly man had serious hearing problems for many years. He went to the doctor & was fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed him to hear 100%.
He went back to the doctor one month later for a checkup. "Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again."
The man replied, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around & listen to the conversations. I've changed my will three times."
MORAL - Be careful of the quiet ones!
Love you,
Gerald & Charlene
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