Hi, guys. So we have an update on my scans from last week. The news isn't perfect, but it's not worse case scenario either. The radiologist who read the scans reported 3 new nodules on each lung. The nodules are so small that Boston is calling the scans inconclusive. It's possible the nodules are inflammation, but at this point they are too small to biopsy so we can't yet know for sure.  They want us to wait 3 months to rescan unless I start having symptoms (persistent cough, nausea, pain, etc..) which would mean we would get rescanned immediately. When we talked to Dr. Sullivan yes ..read more

Hi friends! I have a few fun updates for you. First things first- I just had another round of clear scans and a great check up in Boston. My levels are perfect, and by all accounts I am healthy and feeling extremely well. Praise the Lord! I am so thankful for each good report. So this is a pretty special week for me...This week I am celebrating 6 months out of treatment and one year cancer free. Tomorrow I will celebrate my No Evidence of Disease anniversary by running in the #MIMGARR (Great American River Run) half marathon in Memphis, TN. 13.1 miles- one mile for each month I was in treatm ..read more

Dear friends, I want to start by thanking you one million times over for your prayers for my friend Molly, whom I wrote about on the last blog post. Molly is now in heaven, free from pain and suffering, her beautiful life still inspiring me and countless others. I also want to thank you for your prayers for us as we had to decide next steps for treatment. I know the unwavering peace I've had since we met with my medical team is due to your faithful prayers on our behalf. We met with Dr. Sullivan in late December to determine our course of action following my unexpected exit of the clinical t ..read more

Dear friends, After being diagnosed with cancer, I always feel a special bond when I meet another cancer patient or survivor. The cancer club is the club you never want to join, but it's also one that connects you to a beautiful community of people. One of the most amazing people cancer connected me to was Molly Remmert Rossell, a beautiful young mother from Alabama who is also battling metastatic melanoma.  If you follow my facebook page, you’ve seen my post about Molly, and maybe you have even prayed for her. Molly has inspired thousands with the way she has battled this disease so gr ..read more

Meredith had another round of scans again today, including an MRI to check her brain. Once again, we celebrate another clear report! Official report from Boston will come later, but initial report is that everything still looks cancer free!! I had the pleasure of traveling with Meredith on her last trip for treatment, and we were excited to hear that her white cell count is back up into normal range. More good news!! Thank you as always for your prayers and support. Our God is good ..read more

Meredith just finished one year of treatment! When celebrating this milestone with her doctor, he mentioned that the trial sponsors want to extend the treatment for another year. So...possibly another TWO years of traveling and infusions and blood tests and pricks and exhaustion. Initially it felt like a punch in the gut, but gratefulness remains our strongest emotion. Meredith's white cell count is pretty low, so please pray that number will come back up especially as we enter flu season! This is one side effect of the treatment, but we are praying that she can stay healthy and continue to f ..read more

God, your saving acts reach to the skies. You have done great things. God, who is like you? You have sent many bitter troubles my way. But you will give me new life. Even if I’m almost in the grave, you will bring me back. – Psalm 71: 19-20 I am way overdue with an update and before I update you on my current status, let’s take a minute to revisit my official No Evidence of Disease report, shall we? This was pretty much the reaction all around on Floor 8 of the Yawkey Cancer Center, and this is the reaction I imagined having with all of you who follow our story and are always with me i ..read more

It's official. The doctor has declared Meredith a COMPLETE RESPONDER. NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE. The cancer that was is no more. It no longer lives in her body, and she has been set free. Dr. S. recommends continuing treatment a few more months. That melanoma is tricky, y'all. It hides, and we want to make sure it all gets zapped. Thank you ALL so much for your prayers and support. I know Meredith will want to post something later, but for now, we just wanted to put the word out. To God be the glory, great things He has done! Paperwork showing CR: complete responder ..read more

Radiologist in Tupelo cannot find anything on Meredith's chest scan. I'm just gonna let that sink in on y'all for a second. The radiologist in Tupelo cannot find anything on Meredith's chest scan. We probably won't get official report from Boston until next Wednesday when Mere sees Dr. S, but we are all holding our breath for the NED report: no evidence of disease!! Y'all know how that radiologist can be picky, so we will see what he says. But y'all... THE RADIOLOGIST IN TUPELO CANNOT FIND ANYTHING ON MEREDITH'S CHEST SCAN!! Please stand by for cheering and sobbing and celebrating. Will ..read more

Several of you have asked- the next scan is happening tomorrow!! We will have preliminary results tomorrow afternoon, and I'll post here as soon as we get those. Official report will come next week. Thanks for praying ..read more