Time to teach!
We are overjoyed by the good news we received today. The MRI showed that radiation did its job. Mom’s blood work also looks good which means that her body is tolerating the Tarceva. Her symptoms are minimal at this point. A little cough, a little tired out, but more than a little grateful for all of her blessings! Your kind words, cards, texts, and messages mean the world to her. Thank you so much!
Time to teach! Lung cancer kills almost twice as many women as breast cancer. We spend $26,000 in federal research funds for every person who dies of breast cancer and less than $1,500 for every one who dies of lung cancer. How can this be true? Lung cancer carries a stigma. People assume it is caused by a very poor choice to smoke. One in six people who are diagnosed with lung cancer are like Mom and have never smoked anything! If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer.
Mom had no symptoms of cancer, none at all, until one month before she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. We all pray that an early screening device is developed soon. Mom read an interesting article about canine sniffing cancer dogs. There is research being done to train dogs to detect early-stage cancer in humans. Dogs can detect the compounds that are present in people with cancer that are found in breath. In the article, dogs identified breast cancer 88% of the time and lung cancer 99% of the time. Does it make you smile to imagine a puppy sniffing your breath at your next doctor’s appointment?
Comments (29)
This made my night - so happy to hear the good news! Always keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Cris! The puppy pictures are great - so cute and little but definitely with a big personality!!!
What wonderful news for you and your entire family, Cris. I will continue to pray to St. Pio for your continued health. One day at a time, right? And your little puppy is so understanding, they seem to know when someone needs an extra hug. Blessings and best wishes.
So glad to hear the good news Cris and Walker said he would like to train a dog to save lives like that! Continue to take care of yourself! DebbieLee and Walker Eskildsen
Incredible news! God is so good!
This is such good news! What amazing facts... A great lesson for us all. We continue to keep all of you in our thoughts. ❤️❤️Linda and Nick Izzo
Wonderful news! Celebrating with you all! You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
That's wonderful news!!!!!!!!!! Continued thoughts and prayers!!!!! Xxoo
I am thrilled to read the positive news about your wonderful Mom! Please let us know more as you learn about this important research related to cancer sniffing dogs!. And remember that DOG spelled backwards is GOD! All the best to your family~
Cris, such great news today!! You are an inspiration to all!! My family and I will keep praying. Nancy Hulme
Thank God what wonderful news to hear !
This is awesome news!! :). I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh joy!!! Now you can begin - to commence - to start - to think about - considering what flowers and plants you will fill your landscaping w/ as spring eases in upon us. (Only 6 more weeks!) Get out those seed catalogs! Sooooo happy for this positive turn of events. . .
Great News! Keep the faith!
Fabulous news!!!
Praise be to God! I am so happy to hear this amazing new. I will continue to pray for Cris and ask our Lord to continue to use your family and this experience to bring attention to this type of cancer! God bless you all!
Cris and Family, This is wonderful news. I will continue to pray for you.
Congrats to you Chris and great news for the whole family. We are all praying for you.
Reilly, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful news. We continue to keep your Mom and your family in our prayers. Thank you also for sharing the research info. We've heard amazing stories about dogs saving peoples lives by detecting the onset of heart attacks, but didn't know about the cancer research. I'd gladly let a dog sniff my breath, more than I would want my doctor to do so. :)
"When more than one gather in my name".......we are all with you Chris and will continue to be. Love your dog too, and bet it has a part in your healing.
So happy to hear your good news! We are always thinking of you and wishing you well. Stay strong!
Cris and family, I am so happy to hear the good news you received!! My prayers continue for you and your family and by the sounds of it, the power of prayer is working in your favor! How blessed you are to have such a wonderful family and group of friends who have turned your care over to God for healing power, strength and a bright future ahead!! May each day you get stronger and stronger and the best of health to you today and always! Cathy
Prayers answered. Time to teach...and who better than Reilly and Cris. God is working with you and through you. Love to you and your family
So happy to hear your good news. You and your family continue to be in my prayers. Your little doggie is so cute.
Thank God! This must be the best birthday present that aunt Julie could have gotten, please forward my love and Happy Birthday to her. May God continue to smile on you all. Love Bill
What wonderful news, Cris!
Great news!
God is good :) Fantastic news, stay strong Cris and we'll keep the prayers coming! XOXO
Wow! I am so happy to hear that great news! Beth Starowitz
Wonderful news!! So happy for you Cris and your family!! You are a fighter and have such an amazing fan club! Love to read all the comments and love the pictures!! Keep up the fight and know that you are in daily prayers!!