Jakob’s Story

Site created on January 12, 2023

Jakob suddenly developed brain bleed symptoms on Tuesday night while at his dorm. He could not move his left arm which later progressed to his left leg and side of face. After many diagnostic tests it was determined he needed to go into emergency surgery to remove a mass in his brain Wednesday afternoon. He made it out of surgery and was giving a thumbs up 👍 and hour or so after. That’s very good. He has a VERY long road ahead of him as there is another mass in his neck that now needs to be looked at by another team of doctors. Shout out to Grady Hospital, friends and family helping us any and every way they can and all the prayer warriors that are helping. The prayers are working, keep them coming we are accepting of all. Life can change in an instant. Hug your babies and loved ones tight and always let them know that you love them. #prayersforjakob #jakobstrong 💙 💚

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12 months down

Journal entry by Kelly Chromey —

Today is Jakob's 12th month of receiving Keytruda immunotherapy every 21 days. Half way there. 12 months to go. We are beyond thankful that he's been able to tolerate this medication without any side effects especially those that would make it impossible for him to continue on it. His years worth of labs and scans continue to be positive as well. He will march on kicking cancers ass armed with the prayers and good vibes you all continue to send him. Thank you all again for continuing to keep him in your thoughts and prayers. 

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