Hello Everyone. We received encouraging news today, Friday January 18th. Travis and I attended a doctor's appointment this morning with Dr. Lang, Travis' neuro-surgeon. He talked to us about two great debates that had occurred the day before in a conference of doctors at MD Anderson. The main topic of their meeting was Travis' brain tumor case. After close examination of the MRI the radiologist in attendance believes Dr. Lang removed 100% of the tumor. Dr. Lang, however, believes there is a small amount still left towards the back of the tumor site. Either way a large majority of the tumor was removed, so much that it is undetermined how much is still left after the operation! Another topic discussed during the conference was the Grade of the tumor. Initially,before the surgery, the tumor was thought to be a Grade 2 (brain based tumor that is benign), however after the surgery the extracted tumor showed that the tumor had Grade 3 cells (brain based tumor that has cancerous cells). Today Dr. Lang discussed with us that the tumor is a Grade 3, but border line to a Grade 2. This means there was a small focus of Grade 3, however because there were any cancerous cells it is labeled as a Grade 3 tumor and must be treated with radiation and/or chemotherapy. Today we praise God for this favorable news and remember that our hope is not in each circumstance, but in our Creator and Lord.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
Psalm 20:7
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Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
What a mighty God we serve. We are so excited to hear such wonderful news. Praise be to God! We will continue to pray for great things to come.
We are so happy to hear you got good news yesterday! We have all of our prayer warriors praying for you! Let us know what we can do to help.
Wendy, Trevor and Jessie
Travis & Jennifer, you are truly heroes. Your witness to the world during this season is beautiful and amazing! Keep going! Glory to God! He is worthy of our trust through each day and each struggle. Your godly spirits are challenging all of us - thank you.
That is wonderful to hear! I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
We are so thankful for the encouraging news. Thanks for taking the time to keep us all updated. I think in the midst of what you are going through, you've been an encouragment to others with your unwavering knowledge that God is there with you in the trenches and for your dependance on Him. I know for a fact, this blog has touch many people that you do not even know.
We'll continue to pray.
Much love, Alan and Rebecca
Travis & Jennifer - I am so encouraged to hear your news. I was in Cleveland all last week for a training session and every night went back to the room to log on and see what was happening. Our prayers are with you and your extended family. We know that you will have mountains to climb and have those peaks and valleys but it is a great to know that God is our leader. Take care!
We are keeping up with all news. Our prayers are always with you. We all love you in Oklahoma.
Bill and Cherie Marcum
Jen and Travis,
We are so happy to hear something positive. You guys are doing awesome and we are praying for you everyday. We will be praying for your week ahead and your appointments, we pray that this weekend has rejuvinated your strength. Enjoy every moment that each day brings and let God guide you through the rest.
I will pray for you guys each day, my sister is Angela Bundy and I got the email about Travis. Take Care and I will continue to pray.
We're very glad to hear the good news and we'll continue to check the BLOG for more good news!
Warmest thoughts and prayers,
Jon, Gwen & Zachary
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