Ann’s Story

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On October 29, 2018 I went in to see my family doctor, Dr. John West, who also happens to be my brother in law for him to examine a place on my abdomen where I was having pain.  John quickly got me in to have two CT scans where the radiologist saw a tumor in my liver and also two very small masses in each of my lungs.  The next day the doctors took a biopsy of my tissue and two weeks later we were told that I had Stage Four lung cancer.  


My cancer is not curable so the treatment goal is to reduce the size of the mass in my liver and to stop the spread of the cancer in my body.  After many tests, several different doctors' appointments and opininions, and much anxiety it was determined and agreed upon that the best treatment option for me would be a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy every 3 weeks. 


I began treatment on December 3, 2018 and my next treatment will be December 28th so that I can feel my best during Christmas.   In January I will have a scan to determine if the treatment is working and that result will be ready for me on January 16.  Assuming the treatment is working and my body handles it okay, the plan that I have been given from the doctors is a cycle of every 3 weeks for two years.


Thank-you to all of my family and friends for your prayers, love and various efforts to help George and I along this journey.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Ann Moore

Dear Friends,
It has been 5 years this month since I discovered cancer was in my lungs and liver.  In that time I have had traditional chemo and then for the last two years, I have been blessed with a clinical trial drug that has allowed me to live life as if there was no cancer doing its thing inside.  But now a new mutation has been discovered and a new plan of treatment is being worked out.  The weird thing about cancer is that it sneaks around inside, hiding until for many it is too late to treat.  For me the miracle of CT’s etc. and modern medicine have kept a watchful eye.  I feel fine. Still going to CrossFit (for elders) and living life with family and friends as if nothing was going on.  These last 6 months the family has been focused on our Grandson Nicholas who was diagnosed with AML leukemia.  He is at the end of his treatment now and hopeful and prayerful that the cancer has been defeated.  The prayers of so many for his treatment and recovery have been overwhelming.  Filled with love and kindness.  I know that many have kept me in prayer over these last years too, and I am forever grateful.  Prayers matter.  And so,   I ask once again for your prayers that my doctors will be giving wisdom in the choice of treatment and that the Lord will continue to provide courage and comfort.  Love and prayers to you all. Ann

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