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David H. on February 14, 2019
I was Diagnosed with:
Glioblastoma Mutliform Grade 4
Employment Status:
Disability
Gender/Age:
Male/32
Type and Description of Treatments:
Craniotomy 100% resection of a golf ball sized tumor. Treatment plan 6 weeks of radiation and chemo. 28 day cycle chemo for 1 year, MRI’s every 8 weeks to check status. Also on optune cap.
How do you feel today?
Fantastic we just got done with our 6 month MRI it was clean!! Praise God!
Since the diagnosis, what has changed in your life?
My Faith in Jesus Christ. On the Keto and Alkaline diet.
What is going well for you right now?
God is in control.
What is not going well for you right now?
Nothing, I am continent where God has me and I know he is in control of everything. He is working his plan in my life.
What has been the most challenging thing about having cancer?
Remembering to stay positive and that this is just a season in life. God has a plan and he will work it out.
When difficulties overwhelm you, where do you go for support?
God, wife, friends, and family.
How have your long-term goals or life goals changed since diagnosis?
Nope
What is your work arrangement right now? What are your hours?
Disability
Since the diagnosis, what has changed in your work life?
Disability
What has helped you continue to work the most?
N/A
What advice do you have for others trying to work through treatment?
Rely on God.
How have you dealt with any side effects of treatment?
Ensuring that you are staying hydrated eating good food and avoiding sugar!!!! Is most important. Also it’s very important to take stool softners while on chemo.
If "today's you" could give advice to "day-of-diagnosis you," what would you say?
No worries Gods got this!