Friends and family, I want to start this update the way I should start every day. By saying thank you. Thank you to God. Thank you to every single one of you. And thank you for the milestones your support and prayers have allowed me to experience since my stage four diagnosis.
With Easter right around the corner, my heart is full. Easter reminds me that through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, suffering and death are not final. Even in my stage 4 cancer battle, I am held in God’s promise of redemption, strength, and eternal life. Not only did our Lord forgive our sins and rise from the grave, but He also allowed me to be here. To enjoy being with family and friends on this blessed occasion. To sit at the table. To bow my head in prayer with the people I love. That is not something I take for granted. Not for one second.
I also have my son’s birthday coming up, and the greatest gift for that young man is not the presents or the cards. It is seeing his mom, dad, and his brother all together. That is the gift. Being present. Being alive. Being a family.
I am so thankful for the people who surround me with love every single day. My wife’s aunt painted a beautiful picture for us. My mother-in-law made sure we had reliable transportation. My mom and my aunt hug me until my stuffing comes out. There are always offers of rides to treatment, cards in the mailbox, well wishes, and prayers lifting me up when I struggle. My brother, my mom, and my wife’s family all show up. Not just with words but with action. Simple things. Beautiful things. The kind of things you do not think twice about until you almost lose the chance to experience them. I am blessed to be surrounded by love, and I try to share that blessing with everyone I meet, especially those walking the same path as me. If you have your health, enjoy every moment with the people you love. Hold on to it. Be thankful for it while you have it.
Now let me tell you what is coming up, and no, it is not just the warm weather, although that is nice too, and I can finally feel my feet again.
My next CT scan is scheduled for April 7.
As you know, the last few CT scans have been positive. My cancer has been shrinking. My most recent scan showed the cancer was stable. Not shrinking. Not growing. Stable. And I will take that as a win every single time.
But I want to be honest with you. Like every other cancer patient waiting for their next scan, I get nervous. I feel confident things are moving in a positive direction. But every once in a while, a little doubt tries to creep in. And that is exactly why hearing from all of you is so important. Your prayers and your support keep me going. More than you will ever know.
It may seem like I always have a positive attitude, like I am just a natural fighter. But the truth is, all of you are the fuel behind that fight. A card in the mail. A comment on my blog. A donation to help fund the infusions. A text message that says I am praying for you. You have made a real difference in my life, and I love you and thank you for that.
I also want you to know something. My voice is getting stronger. Not just my physical voice, but the voice God gave me to share this journey. Every blog post I write, every update I send, every conversation I have with someone who is scared and searching for answers, that is my voice doing what it was meant to do. Writing these words is not just about helping others. It is helping me. It is part of my healing. Speaking life over my situation and trusting God with the outcome, that is how I fight.
And the science is fighting with me. My T cells, the warriors of my immune system, are being activated and empowered through Keytruda immunotherapy. That treatment is training my own body to recognize and attack the cancer. But Keytruda is not working alone. The carnivore diet, targeted supplements, and high dose IV vitamin C are all part of my protocol, and I believe every single piece is making a difference. Think about that. God designed our bodies with an immune system capable of incredible things, and the combination of modern medicine, nutrition, and faith is helping unlock that power. My T cells are doing their job, and I believe that with everything in me.
What I Have Been Working On
I have been spending time writing new articles for my blog at WaynesCancerJourney.com. There are two I really want you to check out.
High Dose IV Vitamin C. I believe this was a game changer in my treatment. Before I started the IV infusions, I was barely winning the battle. Honestly, I think I was slowly losing it. The cancer kept coming back, and when I went stage four, I knew I had to try something different. These infusions deliver high dose vitamin C directly to the cell level, where it fights the cancer head on. If you want to learn more, search for The DRIPBaR in Edina, Minnesota. They do a great job. Read the article, post a comment, and ask me a question. I am here to help any way I can.
The Carnivore Diet. This diet made an incredible change in the way I think about food, the way I eat, and how I keep my body healthy. If you or someone you love is looking for a real shift, consider the carnivore diet or the keto diet. Maximizing protein and fat while reducing carbs and sugar is not only healthy, but it also reduces inflammation in your organs, improves your overall health, lowers your risk of diabetes, and more.
Here Is What I Am Asking
April 7 is fast approaching. I would be lying if I said I was not a little scared. But I serve a God who reminds me that all things are possible. All things. Not some things. Not the easy things. All things. And I have all of you standing beside me to remind me of that truth when I need it most.
So here is what I need from you right now.
Pray for me. Pray that this scan shows continued progress. Pray for peace over my mind and strength in my body. Prayer is powerful, and I have seen it work firsthand.
Support my treatment. The high-dose IV vitamin C infusions I receive are not a luxury. They are part of what is keeping me alive. Insurance does not cover them. Each one costs $325. My wife, my sons, and everyone who has walked this road with me are why I keep fighting. If this journey has touched your heart, please gift me an infusion. It is one of the most direct ways you can help me stay here. You can give at my GoFundMe page. https://gofund.me/8f7be79f1
Visit Wayne’s Cancer Journey. Read my blog posts and articles. Cancer prevention is critical to avoiding the brutal treatments I have been through. If you or someone you love is facing cancer, the content there can help you understand the process and the options that may be available to you.
Share my story. Forward this update to someone who needs hope. Share my blog with someone fighting their own battle. You never know whose life it could change.
I am still here. I am still fighting. And with God’s grace and your love behind me, I am not done yet.
God bless you and Happy Easter,
Wayne