Another update as I just scheduled an appointment. I’m going to back to Lancaster Thursday to the oncologist at Penn med and hoping she will do a reduced chemo similar to what Ohio wants to do. They will not do the IPT becuase there’s not enough studies. But hoping if she will do the lowest amount of chemo possible (Ohio said it’s 1/3rd dose of regular) then insurance will pay for that part ($25k out of pocket in Ohio) and then I can use the donations for traveling to muncy to do all the infusions and ozone therapy Ohio was also going to do. 

That’s currently how I’m praying things will work out. Then also I’ll be here with my family and less stress with not as much traveling.

Been a bit since I’ve updated but not much has really changed. I’ve been going to Muncy for IV vitamin infusions to detox and boost my immune system.  Was blessed with a Rife machine and started treatments with that thank to Emily showing me the ropes! Last week I got a port put in, I’m actually seeing the surgeon tomorrow because it’s pretty red around it and the Dr in Ohio is worried it may be infected. But with that mentioned Jeremy and I met with the Dr in Ohio at the Get Well Center about the IPT (which is why I needed the port) and it’s going to be substantially more than anticipated. When making calls to all the places in various states they had said starting around $10,000. Well turns out that’s just about the first weeks total. There are 9 total treatments for the IPT and that is about $28,000 plus a couple other meds that need added to that cocktail weekly or biweekly. Along with the high dose vitamin c, ozone, UV and oxygen infusions they do with the IPT. The timeline they gave is IPT twice a week for 3 weeks then once a week for 3 weeks then a maintenance dose for unsure amount of time. So needless to say if this is the road we’re led to take we need to figure out the funding, they do not have a payment plan. I also have a call into Lancaster to the oncologist for an appointment, since I have my Greek Test results that say which meds will be most effective I’m hoping maybe they will agree to do those meds at a lower dose, then I could get all the infusions Ohio offers in Muncy. If Lancaster will do that then insurance will pay for the chemo and just the infusions will be out of pocket. So praying the right door opens and I can start treatment soon so things can get back to normal. Prayers are appreciated not just for me but for Jeremy and the Kids, they’re not use to being away from me and I’m not use to being away from them so it’s hard. 

Another update. There’s still many decisions to be made, and we’re doing a lot of praying. It’s honestly pretty overwhelming with everything going on, so many different people’s opinions and thoughts that sometimes I just want to give up. And by that I mean just do what big pharma wants and do the aggressive chemo even though it could give me another type of cancer, cause tumors, make me even more sick like can’t get out of bed sick, along with a lot of other side effects. But I truly believe the God can heal and I’m not saying just to pray (even though that is very important) but God has made his own medicines in foods and plants. So God will find a way to provide and guide. I’m still leaning towards Florida Lifeworks clinic. So insurance is not accepted there. They can do a low dose targeted chemo which won’t have as many of the horrible side effects. We’re looking at $5,000 for the initial appointment and testing which will give us the game plan. Then another $35,000 (low guesstimate) for the remainder of the treatments which they estimate 16 weeks at most. So that’s my current update I appreciate the continued prayers and all the help big or small from anyone and everyone. 

Shauna

Still waters Psalms 23,” write scriptures on your heart for when you need them. Lord I think I’m needing them right now”. ❤️

After 2 biopsy’s, 3 ultrasounds, an MRI and a PET scan next week we meet with an oncologist for the first time to see what the recommendations are. The PET scan was positive and showed the cancer hasn’t spread from the breast and lymph nodes by it, which is positive. The Dr at the Brest clinic is still insisting on chemo which I can’t wrap my head around yet. If it’s localized why not just remove it, is my thought process. Currently I’ve been researching many natural and holistic treatments that have shown a great deal of success, they don’t benefit big pharma which is why most people haven’t heard of them. That also means insurance will not cover them. So I’m still weighing my options and will hear what the oncologist has to say. But mostly I’m praying about it asking the Lord to guide me in the decision that ultimately will have to be made. Thank you for all the prayers and support.