Kara's "special" biopsy from Arizona came back and the protein-type of her tumors is such that there are several very promising drugs that they haven't yet tried, that wouldn't have ordinarily been tried with neuroendocrine cancer. But because they know more specifically the make-up of her tumors, they can hopefully treat them more effectively with these other drugs.
Kara and the family are looking forward to coming together for John and Carrie's wedding this weekend. It will be a very small ceremony in La Grange, at a little bed and breakfast there. Emma and Luke will be in charge of spreading out flower petals, and will have to start practicing calling Carrie "Aunt Carrie."
Kara is still very weak and her bloodcounts were too low this week to continue with chemotherapy. They will adjust her drugs per the new biopsy results and restart chemo early next week.
Praises:
- Thank you God for the advancements in technology and treatment that will help the doctors treat Kara's cancer better.
- Thank you God for happy days like the one coming up that bring the family together.
- Thank you God for continuing to give us hope that Kara will be cured.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for increased strength for Kara, so that chemo can proceed as needed.
- Please pray that this new chemo regimen will be successful.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
In February 2005, Kara was diagnosed with a rare form of metastatic brain cancer – large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. She is a devoted mother of two, and a caring and generous wife, sister and daughter. This blog was started to keep family and friends informed of Kara's progress. The thoughts and prayers Kara has received through this blog have been an unending source of hope and inspiration, including many kind and encouraging comments from people she has never met. We thank you all.
4 comments:
Dear Kara,
I hope you have a wonderful time at the wedding this weekend; it's always fun to get together with family. :) What great news about the new drugs! It sounds like you have a lot of options. We'll be praying for you and your travel this weekend.
Love,
Leslie
What a wonderful time for a celebration, good news and a wedding! We pray for your strength so that you can enjoy the wedding and festivities.
Kara, I am placing my hands on your head and say to you
You foul tormenting disease
I command you in THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH
You come OUT of Kara
You loose her body
Let her go free
Touch her no more.
The Power of God enters your body.
SHOUT GOD IS HEALING MY BODY!
God restores you!
Glory to God!
Kara,
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Pls let us know if we can provide a dinner to you this month. Hope the wedding goes well. Congrats on getting a great new sister! Carrie is great.
Also, hey, Grant just loves that tag blanket==won't sleep without it! Just wanted to know that your efforts in making it have paid off dividends with Grant!
Keep up your strength and faith!
Love,
Megan, Eric, Grant, and Bailey
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