This is just a short post to say that my daughter, Renée, made a GOFUNDME page to help us raise support for Steve's and my trip to Houston, Texas so that I can be part of a clinical research trial for my ovarian cancer. As I mentioned in my last post, the trial will involve a surgery and total immunosuppression, followed by an infusion of billions of cancer-killing lymphocytes, which will be grown in a lab for me as clones of my own immune system's fighter cells. It is cutting edge research that is my last hope of putting my cancer in remission, now that I've failed all standard chemotherapies.
It is a tremendous blessing that out of all the ovarian cancer patients in the country, I have been invited to participate in this trial. It will involve Steve and me moving to Houston for seven weeks, followed by up to three years of frequent follow-up trips back to Texas for my team of physician-investigators at the MD Anderson Cancer Center to document my progress.
I have two requests of you, my cherished blog readers.
1) Will you please pray for my family and me during this very hope-filled but terrifying next phase in fighting cancer? I am a bit anxious, as you might imagine, so I am focusing on this Scripture verse: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
2) If you are able, will you please consider making a gift of any amount to help us cover the huge and unforeseen expenses that this trial has thrust upon our family, at a time when we have been reliant on one income and Steve is working a greatly reduced schedule to help care for me? You can donate by clicking here: https://www.gofundme.com/gabrielledudleyThank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, care, and support for our family through our life's toughest journey.
Love,
Gabrielle
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