Introduction

Late February of 2012 Mark was diagnosed with stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma Cancer. This is written for our family and friends who have so caringly expressed a desire to know of the current situation. We so appreciate the love and support that has been shown to us and we lovingly empathize with and pray for many of you that have had or are currently going through trials of your own. In love, hope and faith, Mark and Ane

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Medicine and Miracles

Last Friday Mark had a CT scan and today we met with Dr. Walter Urba.  First he had us summarize the amazing history of Mark's cancer with an assistant.  Dr. Urba specifically asked Mark to tell her about how fast these drugs worked in alleviating the pain this past March.  It was literally less than two hours.  We asked how that was even possible.  Dr. Urba shrugged his shoulders and had no answer, then he started humming the tune to the twilight zone.  Another miracle? 

 Next we looked at the scans.  While there are still tumors in his liver, they are definitely smaller, as is the large one next to his spleen.  That is great news -- the meds are doing their job!  These drugs are not a cure, but they have been very successful in shrinking Mark's tumors. Eventually, the cancer figures out a way around this therapy so it is not a long term solution.  Dr. Urba's initial plan is to have Mark stay on these drugs for 1-3 months before starting the immunotherapy drugs.  Dr. Urba will meet with Dr. Curti in the next few days to discuss which immunotherapy drugs to use in the next round of treatments and when he thinks we should start.  We'll know more in a few days.  Mark has almost no side effects with these drugs, so for now we can continue with life as normal -- maybe even do a bit more travel! 

 Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!!
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  1. Cheryl MarshallAugust 5, 2019 at 12:53 PM

    Mark and Ane, It is such a blessing and encouragement to be able to stay up on Mark's progress through this site!!! And praise God for His continued great miracles of healing and wellness! "...not just life, but abundant life"!!! I know you know this but simply sharing what Heavenly Father has laid on my heart... John 10:10 says "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." Jesus came to give life. Not just life, but abundant life, overflowing life, everlasting life; a life that knows no limits. The word “Abundant” means “far beyond that which is necessary". The abundant life Jesus promised is not only a quantity of life but a quality of life. Abundant life is for all of eternity, and the here and now. So go travel and enjoy!!! :-) Love and Miss You Both!

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