The Cough is Gone! - by Ane

We’ve actually felt so much peace recently.  Mark started the Zelboraf one week ago yesterday and so far has only had minor side effects.  The main thing that seems to be a problem for him is his skin sensitivity.   He has had redness and rash on his face and scalp.  It is likely that some skin cancers will grow and he will have to have them removed on a regular basis.  One of the main side effects that many have to deal with is joint pain and so far he has not had any.  Neither has he had any nausea which is common.

Yesterday morning he asked me if I noticed anything missing.  I didn’t and he said that he had hardly coughed at all, and mornings are usually the worst.  All day yesterday and today his cough has been much milder.  We are hoping that it means some of the tumors in his lungs have shrunk some – at least enough to calm the cough. It seems that he may actually be feeling better.    

I’ve also been feeding him more which may be helping his energy level.  We just don’t feel like we can do the full Gerson diet right now, although we will continue eating mainly vegetables and fruits.  We will add whole grains, legumes, and some dairy.  He doesn’t ever eat sugar which is good.  We also continue to juice several times a day – fresh OJ for breakfast, 3 carrot/apples juices and 1 green juice a day.  We hope that this will give him lots of nutrients to help his body be more healthy and strong.

This morning I was thinking about the extension I had prayed for.  There was a sweet feeling that we may be able to celebrate our 35^th wedding anniversary which would be a year from this July.  That would be awesome!!!