San Antonio

Megann and her family left for San Antonio on Tuesday and met with the doctors on Wednesday. She learned that CTRC has from 30 - 45 Phase I studies on solid tumors. The doctors in the program would be glad to work with Megann at sometime in the future. These are investigational studies where many different types of cancer are treated with an experimental drug. The doctors she met with felt she should continue her current treatment plan. As always, Megann appreciates your prayers and the help you have given with travel expenses!

Please Pray!

Megann and Jon left today (Tuesday) for San Antonio. They are going to meet with doctors about the possibility of using experimental drugs. Please pray for the doctors that they will have the wisdom to know which medication to give Megann that will TAKE AWAY the cancer COMPLETELY.

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...

To Him be the glory!

Update

Megann met with Dr. Hancock today. One of the tumors to the left side of her stomach did decrease in size from a 4.5 to 3.8 cm. This tumor was the clear cell cancer. The rest of the cancer has remained the same or stable. Therefore, it is not growing. The combination of chemos is working now. She will need to find another treatment that will be affective in alleviating all of the cancer. Dr. Hancock has recommended and is making the appointment for her to go to San Antonio next week during Jon's break. There is a Cancer Treatment Research Center (CTRC) where there are the most options for investigational drugs. Please pray for their safety as they travel and that the group of doctors there assigned to Megann's case will find the best treatment.

Update

Megann had a scan done yesterday. She received a call from a nurse today, and things are stable. She will go back and speak with the doctor on Monday. Another update will follow as soon as she and her doctor meet and talk more about the scan results. Please pray for Dr. Hancock and the decisions he will make regarding further treatments and that Megann continues to tolerate the chemo.