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Is The Chemo Working? + What’s Next (Ovarian Cancer Stage 3 / 4)
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2022
- It was a bittersweet visit to the Mayo Clinic this last week as we got some encouraging news, but also learned more about the cancer and what is possibly in store for my future.
While we were up there, I had scans to see how the chemotherapy is working after my first three rounds of paclitaxel & carboplatin. I had a CT scan of my abdomen, chest & pelvis as well as an MRI of my abdomen to get a closer look at my liver.
After my liver biopsy back in July turned out to be pretty inconclusive, we are still trying to confirm if the cancer has in fact metastasized to my liver, lymph nodes and possibly my right ovary. This would put me in Stage 4 instead of Stage 3.
There are still a lot of unknowns, but we have a great team at Mayo Clinic working with us to get answers that could prove critical to figuring out the next steps of my care. For today’s video, we took you along as I went through my appointments and got the results back.
Thanks, as always, for your continued prayers and support.
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It was a bittersweet visit to the Mayo Clinic this last week as we got some encouraging news, but also learned more about the cancer and what is possibly in store for my future.
While we were up there, I had scans to see how the chemotherapy is working after my first three rounds of paclitaxel & carboplatin. I had a CT scan of my abdomen, chest & pelvis as well as an MRI of my abdomen to get a closer look at my liver.
After my liver biopsy back in July turned out to be pretty inconclusive, we are still trying to confirm if the cancer has in fact metastasized to my liver, lymph nodes and possibly my right ovary. This would put me in Stage 4 instead of Stage 3.
There are still a lot of unknowns, but we have a great team at Mayo Clinic working with us to get answers that could prove critical to figuring out the next steps of my care. For today’s video, we took you along as I went through my appointments and got the results back.
Thanks, as always, for your continued prayers and support.
You can follow along for updates here: www.gofundme.com/jessicakrock
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Why no liver biopsy? That's important!!!! I had my liver biopsy as the CT hid my liver Mets, exploratory surgery found hidden liver tumors!!!!! Some tumors hide or cannot be traced until they become larger.
I had the liver wedge removed, in St Louis at Barnes Hospital, after Mayo Clinic missed my liver tumors.
I had a second opinion in St Louis, had to drive from Indiana to St Louis.
After a year of Mayo messed and missed my liver Mets
Thankfully, I got into a great surgeon & the liver wedge removed.
Now, after 20 years, I have more liver Mets, but stable. And neck Mets
This thyroid cancer jumps through the body through the circulatory system/ lymphs
Stay Strong, ask if you can have a liver BX???
Ask them if, when....
The liver is a highly Vascular organ, and a huge filter to the body. Ask and press for questions...
Praying for you each day..
God Bless🙏💕
Acts 2
37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻In Jesus Name!
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I am a registered nurse and I am a long time follower. I just want to thank you for having the courage to share you journey. There are many people struggling with cancer and hearing your story is incredibly important to them, so thank you. Love you both, Gigi ❤
Thank you for your hard work on behalf of your patients.
❣That's for sure. It also incureged me to start my own UA-cam journey. Went from Art to CANCER/Life ❣🤍🌺🎨🦋🧚♀️✝️
Oh, I am so sorry. It took my breath away. So confusing is the information.
Hello, my name is Pam and I am a survivor of stage 3 ovarian cancer. Two years ago this past June I had my cancer surgery and then went through months of chemotherapy. I was devastated and couldn't believe that I had cancer! I never smoked and it didn't run in the family ( I had the genetic testing). One day I was in the shower and my hair started falling out in clumps. I stood there and cried like a baby, then I got out and got MAD, mad at the cancer. I decided to take control and got the scissors and cut all of the rest of my hair off myself. It was like "there cancer,take that)! I felt empowered. I still had my bad days but there were more good than bad. I decided to try to stay positive and I really believe that is key in fighting this terrible desiese. POSITIVITY! I have to be checked regularly up to 5 years. It has been almost 2 and a half. Now I go every 8 months (let my last checkup) not my CT scan, bloodwork and to see my oncologist (I also see my surgeon). I go every 2 months to have my port flushed. My oncologist and surgeon both said that there is no signs of new growth of cancer and that I am doing great and that I am a strong woman. Positivity!!! Also I know God and my parents in heaven were with me through it all! Please stay positive! You can do this! Right the cancer!
Hello Pam, I just had my oc surgery in mid of last Dec”23 and had chemo 2 times now. I was in stage 3 too. Reading your comment i see i am in that,ie mad at cancer, but later I must stay positive. How are you now ? And may I have some your advice on overcoming this ? Esp in what proper foods for this ? I am Huyen, from Vietnam. Thank you so much.
Jessica, I feel your pain. I was in the same place you are now 21 years ago. I was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer and that my primary doctor had let it get too large and when they took it out it was 18 pounds. Chemo was my life for almost 2 years. It’s a hard road but your strength and your attitude will take you a long way. They told me I was a walking miracle and I told them God still had plans for me. Your tears are a part of your Strength. Hang in there, you are doing fabulous. I know it helps to have such a supportive husband. My prayers go out to both of you❤
Hello mam. My mother got diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer and last month ahe got operated... And 5 days before she got her first chemotherapy... I wanted to ask you much about your this long journery through cancer and since you have made it so far now there's noone who could answer our doubts better than you. How can i contact you,i mean may i have your mailid or Instagram id so that i can contact you. Please
Can u tell me what you do to prevent cancer as my mom diagnosed with stage 1 overian cancer what she needs to do to live a long and cancer free life...need ur advice plz
@lisarogers1036 need ur advice plz what u do your diet plqn plz
Wow. You are an extremely strong person to go through what you did. God Bless❤
@@SanaShaikh-dk7qp stage 3/4 can only survive within 5 years... u rarely see a case that can survive up to 5 years...
My husband went through radiation treatments this year for prostate cancer. Not the same, but still scary. My mom had ovarian cancer in her mid 30's, and lived to be over 90. So keep staying as positive as you're able.
You both are in my prayers.
My mother-in-law also had ovarian cancer in her 30s and is now 97.
Ovarian cancer which stage??
I’m praying for good results for you as a colon cancer patient I’m not brave enough to ask for what future holds just try and live one day at a time, I admire your strength and happy to see you have a great support system with your husband you got this 💕
Amazing stories! My mom had uterine cancer 1985 came back in her lung 2010 25 years alter now she 89!
@@witchofthewildwoods3496can u tell me she does i need advice for my mum plz plz do let me know I'm worried about her
I know those scenes at Mayo well! We were just there a couple weeks ago. My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer 18 months ago and he's been in remission now for over a year with treatment. His lymph nodes have shrunk and the spots on his lungs have disappeared. We know the anxiety waiting for test results and the verdict every 3 months. As the doctor said, take this as a huge win. We've had to learn concentrate on the here and now and not get caught up in the what-if's. It's hard, though, no doubt about it. I am saying a prayer for you two and wishing you all the best outcomes moving forward. Know that you have a lot of people pulling for you. 🥰
Sorry to hear about your husband's prostate cancer but it was good news that the treatment is working and may you & your husband have many more happy years together. Sending love 💕🤗& positive vibes your way.
Sending prayers for your husband too.
Remission is a beautiful word❤♥️😘
🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
I was diagnosed with stage 4b ovarian cancer in September of 2021. I had three rounds of chemo, a total debulking surgery and then 3 more chemo. I also had some spots that the chemo melted away in my liver and lung. Everything was gone after all these stages. Unfortunately just short of my six months the cancer is back. I was unable to take the PARP inhibitors because it would knock out my white blood cells which would definitely kill me if I got an infection of any kind. Now we are looking for a trial I can get into and if not some other type of chemo. I have prayed and can only put it in Christs hands. God bless you in your journey.
Watch "Chris beat cancer" on UA-cam.. You will thank me later.. He said no to chemotherapy and went on a raw vegan diet.. Cancer gone now 15 years
I know how you feel. I’ve been fighting Colin cancer that has metastasized to other areas. Two separate rounds of chemo two major surgeries and now just started immuno therapy. You have ups and downs and are always “afraid” to be happy when you hear something positive. It seems never ending. But I’m here, you’re here so it’s a total win as of today. It’s okay to cry and it’s ok not to cry. You do what you feel makes you better. But one thing I can say is no matter how much you invest in finding answers and asking questions it always seem to be “ we don’t know for sure”. Don’t do to much research because everyone is different and just when you think you understand or know what’s going on the wrench is thrown into the gears just to keep it interesting. Best of luck. Hang in there. It’s all temporary and you have a great support in Brian. Prayers and good vibes your way always.
That sounds like a LOT. I'm glad you're here, and hope you stay for a long, LONG time.
You hang in there, too, Dawn. Sending you positive vibes.
Dawn: very insightful message. I too went through the cancer journey and am up coming to 8 years NED. The important thing is keep putting one foot in front of the other. Just keep plotting along. I deal with CIPN every day. I enjoyed your note, and think it will certainly help others. It is the club no one wants to join, but we learn so much on this journey and beat such great people. It is amazing what we all can handle.
@@erniefeline2215 Thank you for your kind words. Hope you all the health and happiness your life can handle.
Good message 👍 I am a colon cancer patient as well. Is your cancer MSI and that is why you can receive immunotherapy? Mine is MSS and my doctor said immunotherapy normally does not work on MSS type of colon cancer. Hope your immunotherapy works well!
I too am fighting 3c ovarian cancer. I just finished 8 rounds of chemo with 2 more to go. I’m so glad to hear that your treatment is working. I’ve been following you and glad to know things are decreasing. You are in my thoughts.
Hi Melissa, I am.sayimg a prayer for you. I just had my 7th round of chemo today. A little tired. Staying positive. Many positive vibes for you. Will keep in touch to help each other. 🤗🤗
Hello. How are you doing now?
chemo is only control the cancer spreading to other parts .. it wont cure cancer ..it will come back then the doctor will use another drugs... but their surival rate is only 5 years... there is no cure for stage 3-4
You are in my prayers every night, my brother has been diagnosed with rectal cancer, we know it’s in his lymph nodes but that’s all, he’s had so many scans etc but has a pet scan on Monday. Please pray for him ❤️so pleased your treatment is working!
Praying for your brother
@@kimkelly9046 thank you that means a lot ❤️
I had the same cancer as your brother. There's a pretty standard protocol for treating it which I had almost 3 years ago. Still cancer free as of last weeks CT scan. I feel your brother will do great! Also I was stage 3....so it was very scary. 💜💜
Jenny, Many blessings to your dear brother. My father had rectal cancer.....then a colostomy bag for about 30 years...he was a surviver. He was a Boy Scout Leader ( in his senior years) and took the troop up and down the Grand Canyon twice. He rode a Gold Wing Motorcycle all over the USA. and Canada.....done with his colostomy bag. That was with his second wife who accepted everything about him. He had been a home delivery Milkman for 32 years. He lived to a month before his 90th birthday. He was and still is my #1 hero. May God Bless your brother in every way. Sincerely Debbie and Dexter-Dog my tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California. I will add your brother to my prayer list.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💝
@@debbiechaney6607 thank you so very much for your message and for your prayers. What a lovely story about father ❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing your life with us. I am going through a similar journey, but I am 68. Praying for you both.❤❤❤❤
Prayers on your journey Leah
Sending love and uplifting energy your way Leah 🙏💜
Sharing hope and determination for your journey. You aren't alone and you will do this with grace and strength. Thank you for sharing. Prayers ❤
Thank you for sharing your story, Leah! I hope you feel the love and support around you and feel comforted by them.Praying for you Leah.
I am praying for you
The joy on Brian's face when you first discussed the results of the MRI and CT was so moving. I think of you two often; I first found your channel shortly after I first heard of 'the potato diet' and your work has helped inform a major change in my life. I value your courage and generosity, and thank you for that.
Rare + weird = super strong. Thank goodness you have each other. Peace and love to you both. ❤️
Thank you Heavenly Father. We pray you continue to lay your healing hands on this beautiful daughter of yours, In Jesus name we pray..... and don't forget Brian.
You guys are on my mind often. I keep visualizing you guys growing old together and sending that positive energy your way...
Yes, your scan results are a definite win! Celebrate the positives and keep on fighting!
Hi Jessica and Brian, kudos to you both for being so candid during this extremely challenging time in your lives. Jessica, your dinosaur shirt is awesome! You are a beautiful rare bear, weird and wonderful 💕 Brian I so appreciate how loving and devoted you are to your wife! I'm so happy to hear that you heard the word victory for how the cancer is responding to the Chemo. I also hear you both that there is still ongoing cause for concern at the same time. Sending gobs of love and get well energy your way 🙏💟
Hugs and prayers. I just started treatment for another "rare" type of Ovarian Cancer. LGSOC. Thanks for sharing your story Teal Sister.
I can so empathize with you Jessica.. I too had cancer at a young age (thyroid, at age 31). It also came out of a clear blue sky so I spent a lot of time at first wondering why or how this happened to me, then what it meant about my health for the future, then a lot of years waiting for the axe to fall. But here I am at 53 and recently told that I am 'cured' of thyroid cancer as 20 years has passed. It was such a relief to hear the words, even though I don't give it anywhere near as much thought as I used to. I am so sorry you are on this journey and I wish you the best of luck that your treatments are as successful as mine were, and that you will hear those words also at some point. Hang in there.
Every cancer patient in my group, including me, was "rare and weird" to the point that I couldn't imagine what an "expected" cancer presentation looks like. I think the one fact is that cancer does whatever it wants and can be full of surprises, which means that nobody is "rare and weird."
Don't take.that away from her, she liked.it ,ot made her happy. Let her have it.
@@Marie.b I hear you, but it can also be frightening, making it seem like the doctors don't know what to do with you.
I was another rare and weird. 🤓
@@fleabitz1474 I understand but she wasn't and its her life.
@@fleabitz1474 I agree with you.... Every single person's cancer "journey", even with the same cancer, is individual: both the course that the cancer takes and how your body responds to the drugs. But I think it takes a bit of time to understand this. I am on my 4th consecutive year of treatment (failed bone marrow transplant and now on permanent chemo for an incurable cancer) and I DO realise that everyone's cancer and the journey you have with it all, is 'different' - but it took me some time to grasp this.
So happy to hear that the chemo seems to be working. Wishing you all the very best for your ongoing treatment. Love & prayers from Canada. 🇨🇦
Just remember that crying releases tension. The doctors and nurses are used to it and understand it. Don't be afraid to cry. It does not diminish how very strong you are being, both of you. Hugs and cheers for more positive news to come with each test.
I’ve been watching your journey for a bit now. First, I am so sorry that you are going through this. I battled cancer last year. I went through 16 rounds of chemo, a mastectomy, and 25 rounds of chemo. I also had about a year of infusions to prevent the cancer in the future. I’m also on meds to decrease the risk for the cancer to come back. Oct. 7 marker one year of me being cancer free. As much as your video saddened me, I wanted to drop in as a voice of hope and encouragement. Cancer sucks. Chemo sucks. And life after cancer is a mental mind bomb. BUT there is life after. Stay prayerful and continue to reinforce yourself with scripture. Jeremiah 29:11 was a verse I read almost daily (if not daily). “…plans to prosper you and not to harm you.” Thank you for being so transparent. This is helping a ton of people.
My mother was diagnosed with stage 3/4 ovarian cancer at age 62. She died at 79 of pneumonia. She had to deal and live with that on and off with bumps in the road along the way, but still led a normal life. Just know there are positive outcomes. Prayers for you.
Did your mom get treatment of cancer or without treatment your mom could live more 15 years after diagnosed
@@sachinrai5103 She had chemo and her body reacted well to it. She also had operations over years, but still led a relatively normal life. She could go out to lunch after chemo and was just tired a couple of days later. She still traveled and enjoyed her grandkids. There were bumps in the road and she worried but tried not to let it be the focus of her life.
Very informative! Thanks for sharing. You are a rare bear and I am celebrating this victory for you and future victories! You both are so precious! Standing in faith with you!
You are such skilled communicators and your love and respect for each other shines bright in your videos. This all help with your recovery, along with remembering how many of us are sending our support!
Just gotta keep 🙏. I am a cancer survivor but I understand the apprehension associated with always wondering if it will return. I have nothing without Him and am grateful for each day. That is the gift The Lord gave me through my cancer journey and continues to give me. We are all so proud of your courage Jessica and Brian. Our hearts join with yours on this journey! ❤️
Amen! You have to 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻him through the storms! Sadly many people don’t turn to the Lord during the times they need him most! I sent her a very anointed song that I hope she will take time to listen to, it will bless her!
@@blessedbeyondmeasure-sisdeb and others are super duper devout and devote their entire lives to the Lord and he still gives them c and takes them out within a month.
I personally believe we are predestined and agree to it between lives. And that what will be will be. There are millions of devoutly religious who pass from c despite all the prayer in the world. (Do you follow Andréa mills? That was devastating. She had like 10 kids and was pregnant)
But if it gives people peace or a way to conquer it , all power to them. To me though it feels a bit icky when people imply that prayer is the cheat code to survival , especially when said to a person you know is not religious. (Brian is, Jessica is not although not many people would pass up a prayer on their behalf) .
It rains on the just and unjust! My husband a 1 God Apostolic HolyGhost filled saint of God, at least I know without a doubt that he’s up with Jesus! Most think you die and automatically go there, boy does this world need to study the word because it’s not true, you must OBEY!
@@Puglover130 and we’re living in the End Times and there is a reason for everything and this cancer could very well be a wake up call to lead them to the Lord! And that’s exactly what I’m praying for their eyes and hearts to be open! There is only 1 name under Heaven whereby we must be saved, that name is Jesus! And there is only 1 plan of salvation and that’s found in Acts 2: 37-39
@@Puglover130 until you yourself repent and are baptized in Jesus Name filled with the HolyGhost with evidence of tongues, you won’t understand! He’s A Miracle Working God!
Something that I did when I had cancer (17 years ago)......I imagined (self hypnosis level imagining) the treatments I got as a Pac-Man going through my body, and gobbling up the cancer cells. I also prayed really hard......Thank God, for all of the health care workers and treatments that killed the cancer that was in my body.
I hope and pray that the cancer that is TEMPORARILY in your body, will completely dissipate, and you will be HEALTHY AND WHOLE well into your very advanced years.
Hugs, love and prayers surround you.
So glad for the good news. Enjoy today, it’s all any of us have. 32 years ago, I went through chemo, radiation , surgery twice, then 5 years of fo,low up, every three months. It’s hard, but life and love is worth it.
I so wish you well! I had ovarian cancer six years ago but being a physician I wouldn’t let the ignorant doctors I saw, get away with sending me home. I was lucky I had a very large mass but it was Stage 1B. When I had chemo I felt better right at the time I was losing all my hair, 2 weeks. Please, please put your worry aside ❤ Live your life fully! That’s kind of what you are doing & I love how you are helping others but nutrition is also big!
Jessica you are so brave and THANKS for sharing your journey.
I am going though something tough right now. I have a daughter who lives 2000 miles away and is undergoing Chemo for Colorectal Cancer. As a mother it isn't easy to have, even an adult, child with cancer and to me communication is really helpful. BUT she has chosen not to discuss. She will not text, email, or talk on the phone so it makes me worry so much I cannot sleep. Part of why she has gone this way is LONG before she got cancer she rode my back for my obesity and applauded herself for her high-level athletic lifestyle -- being an extreme athlete. BUT she ate terribly - all sugar and processed flour and processed foods and even so was over the obesity line but not morbidly obese like me. Whereas, I am morbidly obese but have always been 'eat clean, no additives, no processed food, and lots of plants. She declares lifestyle and diet are no part of who gets cancer it is 100% chance. I love her and want to support her -- whatever her choices and whatever her journey. If would be hard even if we could communicate but this is really torture. I don't know what to do...for myself or her at this time.
Just pray and leave it in God’s hands.. get on an anti depression/anxiety med so you can sleep!
You’re doing this like a champ. Try to keep positive it’s not easy. Love and light to you both. 💙❤️
You have a talent with video editing. The Mayo and fall scenery was beautiful. Your a positive couple!
Think of it this way, the lesions are your enemy and you are eradicating them. With all your being, fight. The most important thing is this - EVERY. DAY. LIVE. YOUR. LIFE. Don’t let cancer take the small joys from you. Don’t let it eat at your soul. Tell it. NO. NOT TODAY. Each small step IS A VICTORY. Celebrate them and envision your future. Keep paying attention to your nutrition and mental health. It will only continue to aid in your physical health. Sending much love, hugs and good thoughts to you both. ❤❤
It might be a long journey, but your first progress report is good! You need to remember that. It will be one step at a time. I wish you both the best and admire the fact that you can keep us all updated.
Jessica you really are such a heart on sleeve person and I could see in your eyes the worry. It must be such a roundabout of emotions at times for you, but you are helping so many people by telling your story; and the crying is great as it is a letting go release that will help you not absorb those difficult emotions and carry on lugging them around with you in as heavy a way. Crying is a strength. Brian great idea, get Tee shirt printed with ‘my rare bear’ on it in a bear shaped outline for you and Jessica then you’ll always have them to remind you that there is some joy in a difficult journey.
I just happened to stumble on your video because it was in my feed. In 2003 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It had spread to my colon and up into my upper abdomen. I had a ten hour surgery for debunking and started chemo while still in the hospital. I did six rounds of carboplatin taxol. The scans are always an anxiety producing time. CA125 has never been a good indicator for me. Things were fine until it came back in 2009. I did surgery again and then six more rounds of chemo. I just want you to know it can be okay and you can beat it. It’s an awful cancer but you can do this. Prayers and hugs! Reach out if you want to.💕💕
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I’m with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will hold you with my righteous right hand.
Prayers are powerful, God hears.
Everyone let’s keep praying for Jessica for complete healing in Jesus name.
Our Lord hears.
Diagnosed 5 years ago with Ovarian Cancer. Still at it. Monthly blood work today. Results at 5am. Always anxious for results. MRI on Saturday. I'm sorry to say, you will probably be at this forever more, unless they find a cure. The positive is that there are many treatment options with many more on the horizon. I know because I go to MD Anderson in Texas and meet with the chief of Trial Studies. I hope you never need any more treatments after this is over. Tests? Yes! Gotta keep on top of it all. You're doing so well!
Hi there, how’s your health now?
Dear Beautiful Jessica, one step at a time, precious one. It's the small wins that lead to the larger wins. Celebrate any and all victories. I'm reminded of a beautiful poem called "Footprints." "It was then that I carried you," shares the writer, God's love for us revealed during challenging and troublesome times. Thank you for putting a face to cancer, and a face to the true love that you and Bryan share. You are courageous, kind, and thoughtful to share your journey with us all. Your filming is so professional; the landscapes so very beautiful! To you and your beautiful subscribers, prayers for healing; prayers that we find a cure for cancer. For the Q & A, I would love to know more about what you are eating, and what foods are being recommended to you. What foods should we all be eating to turn on genes that protect us from cancer, and turn off genes that promote cancer.
Jessica, you are a unicorn 🦄. Rare and weird, maybe. 😊 It is so hard to live your life between the appointments, scans and treatments. But I think you guys are doing that so well. In fact, take that as a win, a victory. You said you got a few extra days where you felt like a normal human being (I think). And showing that to your followers can only give hope and positivity. I hope you see and feel that. Love, light and positive vibes being sent your way.💜💜💜
Brian's a trooper. By your side every step of the way. My thoughts and prayers are with you both
“Scanxiety “ is absolutely a thing! And I feel like once there is a cancer diagnosis, it’s hard not to feel that anxiety related to scans in the future. I had a little girl that died at 7 with an I open brain tumor. We were at St. Judes and it was such an amazing place! I always describe it as the most amazing place you will always hope you never HAVE to be. I was scared when we got there, but then I was afraid to be away from there when we went home. I feel like the Mayo Clinic looked amazing in this video, and would have a similar feel. Celebrate the small wins as much as possible!! You deserve it!!
May God bless you
@@kimkelly9046 Thank you! He does every single day! 😊❤️🙏🏼
How much energy is needed to be positive? That's hard work.
Enjoying the snow and Autumnal scenery that was medicine to the soul.
Bless you both.
Mayo is so wonderfully thorough! That is a relief, something you can breathe in and out about, let them figure things out while you show up and follow their plan. Thank you for taking time to update the latest with us. I am sure you are so tired. God bless you both and congratulations on this first line being what it was meant to do. ♥️ Prayers will be ongoing for you dear Jessica and Brian. 🙏♥️
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You are both such wonderful people and profiles in courage. I know it’s a cliche but try to take it day by day and find joy in each day. You’ll get through this: you just can’t see the whole picture for looking right now. You have a rare and wonderful love and so many prayers coming your way. Wishing you strength and sending love from 🇨🇦
Well said
When my oncologist said that C word; I shut down. I could feel myself just floating and it sounded like people were talking all around me and I was underwater. My husband started recording my doctors visits because I never quite felt like I was there and present. I could never remember what he said by the time I got home so playing the recordings back really helped. I had great results from my surgery but I still have oncology visits every 4 months for the next several years and blood draws for cancer antigens after each visit. The night before my visits I can’t sleep, I feel like I can’t breathe, I feel stressed and worry I’ll hear I’m sick again. It’s very hard to plan for the future when you feel like you can barely make it through the day so you do what you have to do to just make it through that day, then you do it again the next day and the next. What I learned is that it was ok to be overwhelmed, there’s no right or wrong way to get through this, to give myself the same grace i would give others and that it’s ok not to be ok. Thank you for sharing your journey, it helps to know that we’re not alone and there are others going through it too. Sending positive thoughts and good vibes to you both!
Hi there i work for a university radiology department and yes there was a worldwide contrast shortage during the china shutdown . It is pretty much back to normal now.
Thinking of you! That music matched the high class look of that medical facility. I’ve never been in a hospital that didn’t look like a hospital. Hope the atmosphere is calming as hospitals can be a cold, sterile, scary place. Such great vibes for this video. You have great medical care. Celebrate every win!Continued prayers.
Hi! I'm so relieved! (I've gotten pretty attached to you two.). I'm seriously cheering you on! 🙂 I know that you feel like it's a bit soon to celebrate this win, but I sat here a bit nauseous watching as you waited for your doctor. How nervous you were waiting for the results. I kept thinking how upsetting it was going to be if progress hadn't been made. Have you ever watch American Ninja Warrior? The obstacle course they work through? Everyone cheers after they complete an obstacle. So that's you guys to me. And I'm cheering for you! I feel like it was pretty much the best possible outcome at this point! Steady progress.That's how it's done you rare bear!🐻Sending ultra major mega positive energy your way!😃
Well said Elizabeth!
You are so brave! Jessica and Brian, fight, fight,fight! Life is so precious, and God has you in his hands! Stay positive ❤️
This is great news! No one is promised tomorrow….there are people who are perfectly fine …. Walk out the door in the morning…. And never live to come home at night…. Or go to bed at night and never wake up…..some things are unpredictable and unexplainable….Focus on your victories…. Do what you can and leave the rest to what will be…. thinking too much only wastes positive moments of life dreading things which may never be. Many Blessings
Jessica’s Rare & Weird Journey❤. I love how both of you are emotionally & intellectually on the same page..with focus on small details & supporting each other. Thank you for the updates & transparency.💛
Great news that your cancer is reacting to the chemo! Shrinking, disappearing…You’re a fighter and your hubby is a gem!
Sounds like the wicked witch when she was melting...shrinking, disappearing...gone!
just remember that wars are won one battle at a time. This first battle has some victories, so don't move on too quickly to another battle. 🙏
I'll keep this simple. Don't give up hope. You have an amazing,supportive husband (Brian). You have SO many praying for you. Lots of good vibes and special thoughts. Take it a day at a time and breathe. I am so touched by the vulnerability you share with us in this journey. May our good Lord continue to bless you BIG. Today is good news.❤🌱🙏
Thanks so much for keeping us up to date. I'm so glad the chemo is working, but certainly understand your reluctance to really celebrate. Much love to you both.
This video was very encouraging. Your faith in the Mayo team, yourselves, and your spiritual faith shines through with every video. Even when you are feeling down, you seem to spring back pretty quickly. Thoughts and prayers from Virginia..... Have a nice road trip.
There are so many people toppled by cancer who endure setbacks of treatment not working, then moving onto further treatment plans that weaken their overall health and spirit. Sometimes the cancer is defeated and sometimes it’s a slow battle or a quick war. Take today’s win graciously.
I’ve been down this road of life, ovarian cancer, chemo! I’m NED, grateful! You will too!
God bless you guys!!!
I am a 13 year breast cancer survivor stage 3c and I can tell you I still get nervous at my checkup appointments 🙃 and even just day to day it pops into my mind...
It never truly leaves you alone...
BUT I also thank God for each and every day that I wake up and get to enjoy His beauty ❤
Your drive through the countryside was absolutely beautiful with the color of the leaves. Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏
Love from Georgia 🙋♀️
That comment about living with the fear of it coming back hit me like a tonne of bricks. Thays definitely the hardest part. 😢❤
I’m so glad that the chemotherapy is working🙏🏼. I always heard that the Mayo Clinic is wonderful. Years ago we knew a lady who got lung cancer and she went there and she survived. Aww it is so stressful and emotional, I love the way you guys support each other. Your road trip looked so beautiful and relaxing. I am praying for you both in Jesus’s Name🙏🏼 God bless you, much love and prayers 🙏🏼❤️🤗
Rare and Weird equals SPECIAL! Stay strong Jessica and Brian.
Road tripping around Minnesota.
I love this, it’s a beautiful fall to be here 😊
Started watching you in 2018 when I went WFPB. Thank you for sharing so much of yourselves. Love and strength to you both on this journey/ adventure ❤️❤️❤️
Elevator music. Lol. Hang tight Jessica, better days ahead of you!!!❤
This is good news and I hope once it sinks in, that the chemo is working, cancer is shrinking, you will feel more like celebrating. It's a bit like getting good grades on a school report card, because it doesn't mean there isn't harder work ahead but it does mean the work you've already done is showing results to be happy about. We are praying for equally good news when my sister-in-law (who is your age Jessica) has her progress scan in December. Today was chemo treatment #2 of 12 in her war against stage 3/4 colon cancer. 🙏
Prayers going up for your sister-in-law
You both are in my prayers. I am coming up on my first year being cancer free. I remember my cry days. It's ok. We need those to help cope in facing cancer. Mine was so fast it still seems unreal. Diagnosed with uterine cancer last August. Surgery December. I'm so thankful for my doctors and the care they gave. I had radiation treatments. God is so good. He's walking beside you as you go through this journey.
You are not alone. We love you and Bryan.
Love and prayers from a close neighbor in Southern Illinois
Nellie, you're in my prayers too. I just got an all clear on my last scan a week ago.... So 2.5 years cancer free. Happy to hear how you're doing 💜💕
That’s GREAT to hear that they are shrinking! That is indeed a win! One day at a time, you’ll get through this. Sending you love. ❤❤ Continue to lean on each other and be each other’s comfort, and also laughing together. You two are a beautiful couple! ♥️♥️🌈🦋
You guys are the bravest people I know. We are so grateful to you both for sharing your lives with us. Such good news that the chemo is working. It sounds like you have the best doctors who have you on the right treatments. So glad you are following a plant-based diet. I feel certain that will positively affect your cancer. As always, praying for you both and sending positive vibes your way. ❤❤❤
Jessica you cry as much as you need to but always keep a positive thought. We're praying for you and Brian. Sending good vibes and much love your way! HUGS!
Sending strength your way as a survivor of two different cancers (breast and leukemia). I know someone who had advanced ovarian cancer nearly 20 years ago…at your age. She’s still here and doing well. Stay strong. ❤️
If you’re going to travel around Rochester right across the street from the mayo clinic is a beautiful Catholic church. When you walk in it has a beautiful mother Mary and you can light candles at this beautiful wall behind her put your hands in hers Jessica. Pray to our lord and her son for healing. He hears your prayers and wants you well, put all your faith in him.🙏🏻 he is the healer he loves you and he wants you well. And with are Lord and mother Mary and Brian by your side you will heal and you will stay well. God bless you stay strong
The Fall colors are beautiful. ❤
Hello Brian and Jessica! Thank you for sharing your lives with all of us. Jessica you are an inspiration of true strength and grace. I love your authentic honesty and raw emotions that really show the true colors of cancer. And Brian has been such a pillar of strength and hope. You both are very rare bears. Again...thank you for sharing.
I'd never remember the name of that building....I know for sure that I'd always be calling it the "gonad building".
Good to hear an update. I have a couple things for you. I messaged you on IG about them. I was hoping to just drop them off with you sometime when I walk to the market. My next scan is next month.
I don't know you guys but I hope they cure your cancer fully and wish it all gone for you. Nobody should be dealing with cancer nowadays. Big hugs!
Please visualize yourself clear of the cancer. Sending tons of prayers. BC survivor 2014.
Prayers for healing and long life! The uncertainty of the unknown is hard to deal with. Having walked the journey with my mom in law's pancreatic cancer and my dad's melanoma that had spread it's not an easy journey. Treasure each day you have together!
Your journey is very informative & by bringing us all along, it helps many people. You're such a sweet woman & always keeping your head on your shoulders. Describing the differences between CT & MRI was so good to know. I'm still praying for you little Missy, 🙏 there are so many doing that God must hear us from way up high. ❤️
My journey started March 2021. I did six rounds of chemo then major surgery debulking. Then three more rounds chemo. I have been currently on maintenance with that immuno therapy since February of this year. It is a long journey keep your chin up and embrace the rare Bear you are. The pictures you posted were beautiful thank you again.
I'm so glad you were able to enjoy some time on the north shore. I'm born and raised, still living in MN. Lutsen is a treasure along the Superior Hiking Trail, which I run often. Some rest and relaxation in a beautiful place before you resumed your battle against cancer was a great idea. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for updating and sharing with us. Sending you love and strength.
Hello. I have been following you 2 for some time now and am so touched by your courage, devotion and ...humor. Exposing your story to us all out here who also share stories we cannot share ourselves brings so much comfort . I feel like we are all one big family caring for one another. Take care. Keep hope and faith. Love and the light is shining for you.
You two are among some of the bravest
People I have known in my 60 + years. Take care ❤️🦋
Hope you enjoyed the ride on the North Shore - it looked like the leaves were beautiful. Happy your results were good. Mayo Rochester is the best.
Minnesota is so beautiful! To me it is a paradise! Glad you are up to sightseeing! I hope feel better!❤ Best wishes!
You’ve won the battle, but you haven’t won the war. Celebrate the battle win! Much love and light to you two!
The doctors report was good. However I can understand your apprehension about the future treatments. It is a long road to travel
down but I truly believe that you have it in you to do this. Don't look too far ahead - just take it day by day and enjoy all of the beauty around you, and thank goodness you have a wonderful supportive husband who is by your side always. Sending love and prayers your way ❤
You two are a beautiful couple I hope you feel all the love, light & prayers we are all sending to you 💕
May our dear heavenly Father bestow many great blessings upon you. Your video has given me hope that my liver biopsy comes back benign, thank you so much. I have sleepless nights thinking about all the 'what ifs'. You are an inspiration to me.
I know Mayo in Rochester quite well. I, along with my sister, accompany my mother to her 6 month cancer checkups. Sometimes you will see a nurse singing to a patient who may have gotten some bad news and so she’ll sing an inspirational song of comfort. It’s an amazing and awe-inspiring place.
I am so sorry that you both are going through this. I applaud your courage and openness. I had breast cancer in 2006 and "survivor" is not a word that I would use comfortably. One truly never knows if a cancer will come back or not so we must appreciate our good days. I would want know if your cancer is one that is affected by sugar. Many cancers flourish on sugar, that's why PET scans are done because they use a sugar contrast and it makes the cancer "light up" on the image because the cancer is consuming it. If this were the case for you, I would want to know if a low carbohydrate diet would be more therapeutic as it really limits the circulating sugar in your body. Vegetables and grains are a high source of sugar once consumed. Just some things to consider and explore with your doctors. Best wishes to you!
My heart goes out to you guys I cried hearing you talk about the what ifs and the potentiality of things. I appreciate your realness and transparency and willingness even to share that with us. it's very moving I am praying for you so much.
Hey, girl. I am with you. Cheers! We are going to do this. I have Primary Peritoneal Cancer. Stage 4. In the lymph nodes with several masses and am inoperable. All the doctors gave me a 2 year expiration date. HA! I don't believe them. Chin up, feel the sunshine and keep your spirits high. You have a wonderful partner to see you through this all. If it takes surgeries and more chemo to keep you going......the choice is yours. Keep being the lovely person you are. You are truly blessed. ps: you rock the bald :o)
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I am sure you are tired of hearing how wonderful you both are (never) but you truly are amazing . Your attitude is everything and yours is great. Fight, laugh at it when times are light, cry when they aren’t but always remember you have hundreds of us praying and admiring the way you are handling this journey. Looking forward to hearing the “professional” results. The picture you showed was really promising to this little trained brain. ❤
Definitely celebrate the win. Celebrating does not take away the potential for things that are scary to happen in the future. It gives you positive messages for today that help you remember positive feelings for the future. I'm glad things are going well with the chemo.
I just love you guys. What you radiate is such a unity, a oneness; not 2 people but you have fused together as one to fight this battle. It is truly beautiful to see this. Jessica, when your eyes well up with tears, my eyes well up with tears for you. And when you smile, I smile. And Brian, you are such a rock. Both of you are teaching all of your viewers how to savor each day to the fullest and make it a precious memory. If I ever face such a battle, I will think of you. What I will miss is the oneness you have. So you guys will be my battle partners should that ever happen because you are so positive. You are like sunshine. With that said, remember...don't put today's sunshine behind tomorrows clouds. Bless you both.
I've followed your channel since it started and am following Jessica on her medical journey now.
Happy to hear that the chemo is working! You seem to have a really positive attitude and a loving family :-)
My twin sister was recently diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and started chemo yesterday. She'll also get radiation and long-term anti-estrogen meds in the future.
Going through something similar albeit a different cancer. And yes when the scans showed it had metastasized to my liver and bones it was overwhelming. But if your scans show decreasing it is GOOD news. I have my scans next week after two treatments so hoping for decreasing news. Love your smile and fun attitude. And it’s ok to have a low day now and then. Stay strong. You help the rest of us through our journey.
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