The Post I Never Wanted To Write

It's the post, this part of our story, that I never wanted to have to share- the MRI indicated the cancer is back. 

I didn't know how to share this news or even if I was ready to share this news, but then I realized I've had so many of you on this journey with me from the start- people who have prayed and been with us through it all- and I owed it to myself and to everyone to share this.

The doctor wasn't happy with the MRI results, as the results indicated tumor growth, with a small chance of the growth being pseudoprogression, which can look like tumor growth although is a side-effect from the radiation (i.e. not cancer). We have decided that we want to be as aggressive as possible and start additional treatment right away, and the doctor agreed. 

So our next steps- Dad will continue on his chemo by pill on Monday and start another treatment called Avastin, which is by IV, on Tuesday. We have scheduled appointments with another doctor in Houston to discuss other treatments for GBM, in hopes we find the one that works for Dad. 

People have already been asking what they can do, and all I ask is that you continue to pray. Pray that we find a treatment that works best for Dad, pray that he continues to be positive throughout his treatment, and pray that we all stay positive and focused on God's plan. 

I don't have a choice here to fall apart or be sad, the only choice I have is to do everything I can to help Dad fight. Don't get me wrong, I've cried most of today and I'm sure the days ahead will not be easy, but my tears are quickly dried when I remind myself that we are truly blessed. Blessed with amazing family to support us, amazing friends who love us, and a God that is good.

Thank you all for your love and support- and keep those prayers coming, as we will find a way to BTHO Cancer!