Hello Everyone,

I wanted to explain the comment that I wrote about being nervous about treatment changing.  One thing that we talked to the doctor about today in Mayo was how sick Justin has been, especially the last treatment Justin had.  The doctor wanted to try having Justin go down to one chemo instead of the two that he has been on. So, Justin is going down to one type of chemo, the next two rounds instead of the two he has been getting.  I was nervous hearing the change because his current plan has been working.  The doctor explained that we don't want chemo to get Justin to a state that affects his quality of life and health in such a negative way.  He explained that it is not that we will be stopping treatment but trying a treatment plan that Justin could tolerate better.  I think Justin was grateful to hear about the new plan.  These chemos have been very hard on him. It amazes me the grit that he has. He is putting his stubbornness to good use.  The doctor also mentioned that after the last two rounds, Justin will come back to Mayo to be scanned to see how things are going.  If everything is stable then they would like Justin to take a couple of months off so he can recover from what his body has just gone through these last few months.  He will be monitored closely by Mayo. This would be great timing for Justin because we are heading into summer in the Twin Cities, which is the best time of the year here. 

Our prayers for Justin continue to be focused on that treatment will continue to kill the cancer and that it will be gone.

Faith, Hope, and Love,

Nicole Keough