Kasey is still doing well. She was released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon...just in time to go right to the Stem Cell Transplant clinic for a meeting with Dr. Ueno. This was an interesting meeting.
The Clinical Trial (Stem Cell Transplant) that she will be part of is based on Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC). A patient is required to have at least 5 of these cells present in the certain amount of blood they collect. When they first considered her for the trial, she had 14 CTC's. We had not seen these results in the past, but they have been testing every blood sample she has given here. The results Dr. Ueno showed us yesterday were a bit surprising...her CTC's went from 14 to 7 to 5 to 3 to ZERO....no CTC's at all!!!
A CTC is a cancer cell floating around in the blood stream. She is too well for the Clinical Trial...but, it gets better!! They have changed the protocol for the trial, and decided to allow persons that have had at least 5 CTC's, even though they disappear with good responses to conventional treatment (chemo).
This will be a great advantage for Kasey...the less disease present when the Stem Cell Transplant is undergone, the better odds for complete remission.
Praise God!!! The Holy Name of Jesus is all-powerfull!!!
Kasey's still slow getting around. So it may be a few days before she's ready for a flight home. She's better every day though...and we sure miss the kids!!!
Thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers.
Kevin
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That is the most awesome news yet. We are so glad that everything is turning out so well. we are so happy for you. Can't wait to see you at home.
Jill, Tyler, Ashley, and Zach
Thanks Kevin. The news couldn't be better. As a substitute blogger you are definitely #1.
Ed
Kasey and Kevin,
Praise God!! Kasey you are an amazing women, an inspiration to us all. Kevin, your post tonight brought tears to my eyes and goose bumps to my skin. My faith is stronger because of your experience, thanks for sharing it with us!! xoxoxoxo from the Herkelmans.
Leslie
Kevin and Kasey,
Thanks for the update. What awesome news of being too well! Just another example of miracles and the power of prayer! I have goose bumps just reading this post.
Debbie
Kasey.....sending you all my love and hugs that can fit into this e-mail!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your story with me....You and your faith are amazing!
Lots of love!
Mona Gayle
P.S. Daric was saying his prayers tonight and you made his list all on his own!!!!
Mark 11:23-24
"I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, `Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Kevin...you & Kasey personify the scripture that Mark speaks of: all who have followed along on Kaseys' journey have been witness to the power of earnest prayer & belief. Your combined spirits are the vessel into which God pours His blessings to overflowing; dripping with revelations of His promise through the teaching of His son..Jesus.
Kasey..you are such inspiration for so many women..may God continue to fill you full with His blessings and peace.
LuvNprayers4u....Karen
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