Answered Prayer and Questions

Answered prayer

I was asking everyone to pray for successful test results to come back from Germany. The German test results are in, and they were successful. The lab was able to harvest circulating tumor cells from Derek's blood and grow them in petri dishes, thus testing Derek's tumor with different chemo agents, as well as, a few top alternative type treatments. We have read the report, but haven't yet sat down with Dr. K to discuss, in detail, the findings. From what we could discern, the report was not written in layman terms;), there were a few chemo agents and alternative agents that were in fact very successful in killing Derek's tumor. As well, as a few that had a "neutral" effect.

After the pet scan results and reading the German test results, Derek and I are both full of questions. We have a scheduled appointment in the morning for Derek to come in on a fast in order to begin the IPT therapy. Dr. K will also go over the German test with us. We are not exactly sure, what our plan is completely until we are able to discuss our questions and concerns, etc. with Dr. Kotsanis. We want to come up with the best plan for Derek's long term success.

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We have found out, that the chemo agent that had the highest kill off rate, is the same chemo agent that would be used in a typical/conventional setting against Derek's tumor. Even though this is the case, and would be covered by Derek's insurance in a typical/conventional setting, it will NOT be for IPT:/ The IPT treatments are around $1600/treatment, plus the cost (now of the uncovered) chemo agent (which I believe ranges from $25 to $50/ treatment). We are praying for provision and wisdom. We know that if this is the direction in which we are to continue that God will provide, as He has in the past.

So with that, I ask that you would continue to pray for us, and specifically for these following requests:

1. Wisdom..that we would be led by the Holy Spirit and not out of fear.

2. Peace in what God is doing.

3. Provision

4. Thankfulness for all that He has and continues to do.

As always, we thank you all so much, for taking time to read about us, your continued support, encouragement, and most especially.. YOUR PRAYERS!! He hears and He answers!!

~Misty