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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Good News

We have gotten pathology reports back from both the Mayo Clinic and Henry Ford Brain Tumor Center and both have come back with a better diagnosis for Jason's cancer. Both opinions say that it is a (WHO) grade II (out of III) oligoastrocytoma, astrocytic dominant. Oligoastrocytoma is part of the glioma family, but a very specific type of glioma. It has 2 different types involved--oligodendroglioma and astrocytoma, hence the name oligoastrocytoma. Treatment will continue as is. Jason just completed his 15th treatment today and is feeling great. He now only has 15 treatments to go--yeah! We plan to go to Duke University to meet with Dr. Freidman and his staff to see what treatment plan they have in mind for Jason. The trip to Duke will take place mid-April. We will then decide whether we will utilize Henry Ford or Duke University for Jason's care.

This is very good news and we praise God for all good things!

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! Praise God for good news! God certainly has a hand in this but you are also making good choices for treatment and information. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Each day when I check your web-site, I listen to "I'll Praise You in the Storm" and I offer prayers on your behalf and also others on my prayer list.

I am continually amazed at your positive entries in your blog. You are truly an inspiration. May God continue to bless your healing and those who care for you. We pray that you will continue to respond to the treatment positively. As you meet with new doctors to discuss options, may God grant you wisdom and peace in your decisions.

With love and prayers,
Terry and Donna King (Rod's cousin)

Anonymous said...

Praise God for all of His many blessings!! It is so wonderful to hear that treatment is going well! I will continue to pray for the doctors, so that they are given wisdom on a treatment plan! I continue to pray for you and your family daily! Christian Blessings, Toni Smith

angela said...

i have to admit i got a a bit lost in all the medical terms, but i'm going to take your word for it that this is good news! and as always we'll just keep praying! the Lord is good all the time and all the time the Lord is good.

Gretchen, Frits, Elisabeth, Harrison and Mia said...

That is great! So happy for you that treatment is going well and Jason is even feeling good through it. Praying!

Anonymous said...

We are so glad to hear that you have received some good news! We have been thinking of you and have kept you in our prayers.

Love,
Andy, Ashley & Drew LaFave

Anonymous said...

Praise the Lord! God's hand is certainly in this new bit of information. What a testament to everyone who is following Jason's treatment and recovery. Prayers will keep coming! Janis D

Hope and Rob said...

We continue to pray often! Praise God indeed! We pray next time they say stage one and then the next time they say stage... zero!!! With God all things are possible! He sees the big picture! We love you guys!

Anonymous said...

I still have you in my thoughts in Dayton, OH

Nathan Kopp

Anonymous said...

God certainly has his hand in this. Two reports that agree on the diagnosis. I'm in Florida--I hope you can feel my prayers for you as I read this wonderful news.

My prayers continue--you have a wonderful family vacation to look forward to and then your trip to Duke. Hallelujah!!! Sue Z.