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Grade III Recurrence 2/14/2020 Update: Polio Clinical Trial Possibility
Update on Josh, 2/2/16:
The surgery at the Mayo Clinic in
January went well. They were able to fully remove the tumor, but there
are still microscopic cells that the doctors are concerned about. The
tumor was grade 3 (originally thought to be grade 2). It was
technically found to be a mixture of grade 2 and 3, but the doctors
classify tumors as the most severe grade they find within it - so
grade 3 in this case.
Next steps will be 6 weeks of chemo and radiation at the Mayo,
and Josh/Kara/Knightley will likely stay at The Hope Lodge in
Rochester since he needs treatments just about daily. Then following
that, Josh and Kara (and Knightley) truly HOPE to go to SunRidge
Medical Center in Arizona, a natural path center that does treatments
such as ozone therapy, heavy metal detoxification, bio identical
replacement, and more. Josh was using some natural path treatments
before his surgery, and when they closed the incision there was no
scarring. Plus he was able to recover quickly enough to be released
from the hospital in just two days (his 8+ hour surgery was on
Tuesday, and then he was released on Thursday).
Josh and Kara's goal is to go to SunRidge Medical Center within
the next year...but the reason for hesitation is because they cannot
afford it on their own. The cost of the treatments would be $60,000
(since it is a natural path option and insurance doesn't any of cover
it). The family has done a lot of research, and they've found SunRidge
has the best alternative treatments and has one the highest levels of
experience out there. They are getting close to a cure for brain
cancer. The FDA has approved stage one treatments.
The BIG reason for desiring this option is because these
treatments are what could prevent the tumor from returning. Josh's
type of tumor is almost guaranteed to return every 5-15 years - and
the concern is that it might not be removable.
Josh's little family humbly asks that if you feel led to donate,
they would appreciate it beyond words!! We are all trusting is the
Lord, and also trying to make the best tangible decisions to protect
Josh and allow him to provide for his family.
If 300 people would be able to give $100, they would be half way
to their goal! Any amount is appreciated more than you could ever
know. Please share, and prayers are appreciated!!
Note: If you are able to write a personal check, the money ALL
goes to Josh + Kara, rather than this site keeping a fee to run this.
If you want to give that way, you can send it here:
Josh Farnam
19417 Memory
Circle
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Original:
Josh Farnam is a caring husband and father, and
is the primary provider for his family. On Sunday, October 25th early
in the morning, Josh had a grand mal seizure and was rushed to the
hospital. After numerous tests and an MRI, the doctors discovered a
brain tumor.
They have determined the tumor is Grade 2 Astrocytoma. They are
still determining Josh's treatment -- at the Mayo Clinic.
Prior to his seizure, Josh was working two full-time jobs. One
was an existing job, and the other was a second job that he was
testing out on a trial period to see if it would be a better fit for
his career progression. On Thursday before the seizure, he was offered
permanent employment by the second company, and he put in his
two-weeks notice with the first company. At the time of the seizure,
he was employed by both companies. That said, given issues with the
insurance paperwork, Josh was between health insurance coverage, and
was working to get it figured out. Then this all happened. Josh's dad
was thankfully able to get him onto his health insurance (becuase Josh
is currenly under 26). He is now employed doing work from home and we
are very thankful for that.
Medical Needs:
The testing, nights in the hospital, the
biopsy, and all future treatment needs (brain surgery) will be
expensive, and insurance assistance from Josh's dad's health insurance
is still being determined. At minimum, there will be a sizable
deductible the family will need to cover.
Family Needs:
The family will have a number of financial
needs during this time, including basic living expenses such as
providing for 1 year-old Knightley, food, and other expenses.
Any prayer and financial assistance is incredibly welcomed!!
#getjoshbetter
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