I fear we are fighting an uphill battle, and losing. Mom has been in the hospital now for twelve days, and not improving. Yesterday, a team of doctors met with Mom and Dad, and basically said, they’ve done all they can. The cancer has rapidly progressed, which they think is the cause of the symptoms she is experiencing currently. It’s hard to tell what is pneumonia and what is cancer, but her lungs don’t have much more to give. They have given her a strong dose of antibiotics, blood thinners, countless other medications, and performed a thoracentesis, and not much change has been seen. Since the last update I posted, they placed her back on high-flow oxygen to try to get her saturation level up. The doctors say there is a small window of opportunity to get her off the high-flow, before it becomes a barrier, and that window is now. In lieu of all that is happening, they are going to let her go home, probably Wednesday. The doctors feel that since there hasn’t been much change, she can be at home. The treatment team is working on finding an option for higher levels of oxygen she can use while at home, and setting up Hospice care. When that is all in place, she’ll be discharged. The oncologist told us that the medication that was recently FDA approved, is not yet available for distribution, and probably won’t be for a few months, so that is not an option. Additionally, we still don’t know if she has the genetic marker that would allow the medication to be a viable option. So, the plan is for her to remain on the Tegrisso (oral targeted therapy). We are all hoping and praying that it will work, give her some relief and some time. As ever, Mom is trusting God, and trusting His plan. Please pray for healing, relief, and that the Tegrisso will help. Also, please pray that we all have the strength to mange what happens in the future. Thank you all again so much for your support.
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Jeanene's Journey 
We’re continuing get to pray for her as well as your family through this difficult time. May God give you all strength and peace. ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
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Such a heartbreaking and challenging time. So thankful for Jeanene’s never-wavering faith in God. My heart aches for all of you and for the struggle of my dear friend. Can’t pray hard enough!!!!
Hugs!!!
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Please let your mom know that Juli from Bloodworks NW sends love and prayers.
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My friend you are the strongest women I know, I pray that God gives your family and friends the strength needed to except what the Lord hands down, love you my friend
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We are praying and hoping for your family. My heart hurts for her struggle. Know we are praying, ok begging for her. Know we share in your tears. Praying the targeted therapy hits it target. We love Jeanene and her unfailing trust in Jesus.
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Jeans, please email me.Aunt Rita ritareining@comcast.netSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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Janae, I want you to know that your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time. You are part of such a close loving family and I am forever blessed to know all of you, you hold a special place in my heart.
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Your whole family has my prayers
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You are all in my thoughts. Continued prayers for Jeanene and family! Lord please give them strength as they continue to fight this battle. Hugs!
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Janae, thank you for these updates. Your mother, and all of you, are most certainly in our prayers.Jim and Karen Jim Engle206.295.9863
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Praying for you all here at the Washington Conference office.
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Our family continues to pray for you and your family, Jeanene. Your faith and strength through all this is remarkable.
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Prayers will continue for Jeanene and the whole family. You are all in the hands of Jesus!
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I am so terribly sorry for all Jeanene is going through and of course her loving family as well. Bryan and I send our love and hugs and our prayers for healing and strength.
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Praying throughout the day. Love to Jeanene and each of you that surround her with your love. Thank you for taking the time to keep us updated during this difficult time.
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Sending hugs and lots of love to the whole family!! Jeanene I hope you feel your friends and family holding you close and supporting you!! Love you so much and hoping tegrisso holds you over until the new drug is available! Love and Hope and Peace!!
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