Kristen’s Story

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Journal entry by Austin Hoell

I want to thank you all for the love, prayers and support during what has been a bit of a roller coaster of a month. 

 

I have what is termed a glioblastoma(s). The biggest one was removed surgically at Cedar Sinai. I have two remaining that were always planned to be addressed with radiation and chemotherapy based mostly on location. I am blessed to have a badass team both in LA and here in Bozeman of creative, brilliant and truly the best of the best. 

 

They are fast tracking here, but it’s a lot to coordinate, so I will now start both chemo and radiation on Thursday of this week. I will go Monday- Friday with the last date being June 13. During this period we will evaluate the two current trials and set the next steps. I will stay on chemo for 6 months after for sure and likely will have a weekly directed radiation in LA for the following 4 weeks. The helmet would be next but basically we monitor progress and make some decisions as we go. 

 

My testing came back and I am methylated which means I should respond well to treatment- so that’s great news. My treatment only takes 30 minutes and I am set for 8 am starts for most all of them. I am  excited to get started and kick out these hitch hikers.

 

I am so overwhelmed by all of your prayers, messages and support and am so grateful for all of the wonderful people in my life. This is a challenge I am up for and will fight in every way possible. 

 

Thank you for all offers to help. I am all set and cooking is my form of therapy. Working is as well, so you will see me back in the office 

 

  If you do something fun, or travel, send me a photo… those I love. 

 

With so much love,

 

Kristen xoxoxox

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