Nov. 5th

God is so good. I had an appointment with my oncologist this morning. The great news is that there is NO detectable cancer in my body right now! He said my case is very rare. I say it was a miracle. After the surgery I had the incredible opportunity to be blessed and prayed over with St. Faustina relic. After this I had the Pet scan and blood tests. Pet scan and blood tests all normal! Plus I had a faithful community of brothers and sisters praying,offering sufferings, and sacrifices for me. All this is a miracle to me. Im so beyond thankful to God. I praise Him for his love, mercy and hearing all of our prayers! Its so incredible. God heard our prayers and they were efficacious! I will never be able to thank you all enough or show my gratitude for every prayer or act of charity each one of you have done. May God reward you all.

The oncologist explained that the brain tumor was cancerous and most likely traveled through the blood stream. The brain’ s immune system did not detect it and allowed it to grow. They sent the tumor to 3 different places and none of them have been able to identify the type of cancer. We are waiting on 1 more test from Mayo clinic that could tell us where it started but it could also remain a mystery. It would be nice to know so we know where to focus but Im also fine if it remains a mystery.

My next steps are the one time radiation treatment (gamma knife) on Nov. 13th in the spot in my brain where the tumor was. They are not able to do margins in the brain so they do radiation to make sure it doesnt grow back. Praying that I can recover quickly and without side effects from it. After that I will just be monitored very closely for the foreseeable future (1-5 years). I will continue to pray that it doesn’t grow back. I ask for your continued prayers as well. God was with me and will continue to be with me. I pray this experience helps me to continue to grow closer to Our Lord, grow in virtue, and grow in love. I love you all.

I will update again after radiation. Overall recovery is going well and will just take time for me gain all my strength back. To God be the glory now and forever!

God bless,

Ashley