Journal entry by Team Kristen —
Hello all,
Kristen is gearing up for another round of upcoming chemo and immunotherapy (combined) next week, and is asking for prayers and confirmation that this treatment will continue to obliterate the cancer and cure her body. Her last imaging studies showed mixed results (smaller hip metastasis, larger left clavicle met, stable/no change in her lung and vertebral lesions). However, she has been (largely) tolerating chemo and immunotherapy, and would love ongoing prayer and declarations for this treatment to work and work quickly. Between this upcoming treatment week and the following treatment (she is on an every 3 week cycle), Kristen will be undergoing repeat PET and CT scans to evaluate her overall response to therapy and to determine if the treatment regimen should change.
There are a few specific asks:
Prayer:
i) please continue to pray into her healing and cure/response to treatment
ii) pray for wisdom and clear insight from her oncologists/medical teams to keep pursuing cure (over stability) for Kristen and making smart decisions in this regard
iii) prayers for bolstered hope, confidence, and positivity DESPITE all the uncertainty for Kristen & Marc
Service:
i) please be on the lookout for the calendar to update with opportunities to help cover errands and other acts of service over the next 2 weeks. Marc & Kristen could use extra support during chemo appointments (long days) and the immediate week after as Kristen deals with the brunt/aftereffect of chemo.
ii) keep signing up for meal train and sending notes/videos of encouragement
We will keep things updated as their needs arise!
Thanks all!
Kristen is gearing up for another round of upcoming chemo and immunotherapy (combined) next week, and is asking for prayers and confirmation that this treatment will continue to obliterate the cancer and cure her body. Her last imaging studies showed mixed results (smaller hip metastasis, larger left clavicle met, stable/no change in her lung and vertebral lesions). However, she has been (largely) tolerating chemo and immunotherapy, and would love ongoing prayer and declarations for this treatment to work and work quickly. Between this upcoming treatment week and the following treatment (she is on an every 3 week cycle), Kristen will be undergoing repeat PET and CT scans to evaluate her overall response to therapy and to determine if the treatment regimen should change.
There are a few specific asks:
Prayer:
i) please continue to pray into her healing and cure/response to treatment
ii) pray for wisdom and clear insight from her oncologists/medical teams to keep pursuing cure (over stability) for Kristen and making smart decisions in this regard
iii) prayers for bolstered hope, confidence, and positivity DESPITE all the uncertainty for Kristen & Marc
Service:
i) please be on the lookout for the calendar to update with opportunities to help cover errands and other acts of service over the next 2 weeks. Marc & Kristen could use extra support during chemo appointments (long days) and the immediate week after as Kristen deals with the brunt/aftereffect of chemo.
ii) keep signing up for meal train and sending notes/videos of encouragement
We will keep things updated as their needs arise!
Thanks all!
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