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Michael Messinger 
WE HOPE THE ABOVE TICKER WILL GIVE YOU HOPE!!!!!
Welcome to Mike's web page! For anyone who may not know Mike and Dee well, here is some background information on why we have set up this web site. Mike was diagnosed with brain cancer in November of 2003. This web page is for family, friends, and ANYONE else who wants to be updated on Mike's medical progress, and also to let everyone know how they can help! Mike, Deanne, and their three children make an awesome team, and we want to give them as much support as we can.
Mike's tumor type was called a stage 4 "Glioblastoma Multiforme." At the time of diagnosis he was given 6 months to live. Unfortunately, staying in Grand Rapids for treatment was not an option. The treatment plan offered by local oncologists was pallative at best. They decided with the help of family and friends to seek care at the Duke University Brain Tumor Center in North Carolina. The result of this decision is that Mike has outlived his initial prognosis! Praise God!
Here is a summary of Mike's treatment plan for those of you who are also fighting this battle.
A picture of Mike's brain post surgery. They removed a 7mm by 3mm lesion.
Duke University treatment plan...
1 round of BCNU
33 rounds of IMRT radiation
1 round of Temodar
1 round of CCNU
1 round of VP-16
1 round of CPT-11(halted due to adverse effects)
1 round of Temodar
1 round of CCNU
1 round of VP-16
1 round of Temodar
He did a detox protocal called CRA that removed toxins in his organs from the chemicals he's ingested. He gets testerone shots and takes fish oil. He currently doing MRI's every 6 months. Please share our story for anyone battling this disease.
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Journal
Sunday, January 27, 2013 7:26 PM CST Hello everyone. It has been a long time since I've posted. Sorry for the delay.
I wanted to let everyone know that my memoir is finished. The title is Saturday: A Story of Terminal Hope. It's a story of my journey with a Stage 4 Brain Tumor. I attempt to use my faith, humor, and a century old story of a certain baseball team to show how hope can be obtained through Christ. The book is for anyone that is experiencing tough time, or suffering through a difficult situation.
Everything else is going well. Getting to nearly 10 years since diagnosis. God is Good!
As soon as I get the book on Amazon, and get my Facebook site set up, I'll let you all know.
Thanks, and God Bless!
Read Journal History
Hospital Information: Patient Room: Outpatient Duke University Brain Tumor Center
Durham, NC
Links: http://www.cancer.duke.edu/btc/docs/audiovisual/Making_Believe_Real_V2.wmv The Tug McGraw foundation video which describes some long term effects of brain tumors and quality of life issues. Duke strives to give patients a better life!
http://www.thesurvivormovie.com/ An awesome survivor video!!!!
http://yearinreview.duke.edu/2001-2002/headline4_60min.html A great interview with Dr. Friedman...Duke gives so much hope!!!!
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