Thursday, September 6, 2007

NEW BLOOD TESTS

It is so good to hear from all of you with words of comfort and support! Thank you for your notes. I read them to Jon every day and he is so grateful for your encouragement and love.

Yesterday Jon had more blood put under the microscope. When he entered the hospital one week ago, his red blood cells were deformed with only about 30% as nice round cells. His white blood cells were almost non-existent. One week ago we only saw three, one dead, one discolored and dying and one healthy working white blood cell. There were definite signs of liver stress and lots of fungus. Now his red blood cells are up to 80% healthy, lots of visible healthy white blood cells, liver stress down more than half and the fungus is nearly gone.

This treatment of nutrients and antioxidents and all the other cancer fighting good stuff pumped into his body has been wonderful but it would have been only half of what he needed and not enough to sustain his life. On the one hand, killing the cancer without the nutrition, more cancer would have come back. On the other, only nutrition without heat treatments would not have been enough to fight the advanced cancer and hundreds of tumors. Working with the hyperthermia to the liver and killing the cancer at the same time as building up the body with nutrients is what the key has been. So what a blessing and answer to our prayers to find a complete treatment with both parts. We have a very spiritual doctor who prays for her patients every day, that she will be guided in their care. As she was looking at the new blood pictures, she kept saying, "Thank you, God! Thank you, God!" That brings more tears as we, too, say "Thank you, God!"

Not out of the woods yet. He still has no appetite and does not gain weight. At least he is not losing weight any more. He has no energy, feeling tired all the time. A good thing is that he does not take pain medication any more and I'm hoping that will help increase his appetite.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Uncle Jon,

It is so exciting to hear about your improvement!! I am staying hopeful for you and will continue to pray for you.

I think of you often and am sending some positive mojo your way. :>)

Love,

Heather

Kendra Leigh said...

Keep on keeping on! (That's what my mission president always told us). We think of you often, and in her little 3 year old way, Alexis is praying for you, too. Wishing you all the best,
Love,
Kendra in NYC

Anonymous said...

Hi Jon,
So happy to hear about your progress, Dan has been putting your
name in the Temple every week when he goes to work there.
We both pray for you daily.
Dan says you don't look that ugly for a bald guy.
Look forward to seeing you back here, and at church healthy again.
If you would like Dan to donate 20-30 lbs. of pure fat, just call. ha ha, You know Dan!
Miss you!
Love, Linda and Dan

Anonymous said...

Dear Diane and Jon, I already commented, but it doesn't seem to have stuck, so I'm going to try again . . . . I think I said something like, wow, you both are such an inspiration to those of us may also have a similar life experience in our futures. I hope we can be as proactive and strong as you both are. We're pleased with your progress and continue to think of you and pray for you. Love, Pam & Del Thornock family

Hillary said...

Hi Wright Family!
The Beamishes are keeping up with you everyday (well mom is because she's addicted to this blogging world!) We are so happy to hear that things are going well. I think Brother Wright has a closer shave than Andrew does now. Maybe he'll go bald when you get home.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You are an inspiration to all. Thank you for taking on this "challenge".
Much love from us to you.

Anonymous said...

Can you see us jumping up and down. Fanastic! Going in the right direction...full speed ahead! We take this as really good news. We know Jon's body has a lot to overcome but we are so encouraged. What a wonderful blessing to have this doctor. Thanks for keeping us updated. We send our love.
Carol and Brent Nielson

Momnie said...

Jon and Diana...it's so encouraging to see how you've been guided to the "wright stuff" and to see the spiritual strength you've brought to this earthly trial! We join the many others praying for you daily...
Love, Pat and John Nieman

MCGROVER said...

Hi Jon,

Mike and I just wanted to let you know that we pray for you each and every day. It takes a lot of physical, mental, and spiritual strength to keep on each day. Just letting you know that we are rooting for you, and excited for the good progress you are making. We are pooling our prayers and faith with many of your other friends and family in hopes that you can lean on us for support.

Love,
Mike and Connie Grover

Unknown said...

Hi Jon & Di,

I know your faith is making this progress possible! Hang in there. Here's a delightful piece of insight.
"WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO...
It cannot...
Invade the soul
Suppress memories
Kill friendship
Destroy peace
Conquer the spirit
Shatter hope
Cripple love
Corrode faith
Steal eternal life
Silence courage"

Mom and Dad Portlock

Anne Costello said...
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Anne Costello said...

It is so wonderful to hear of your progress! Keep up a positive attitude. What a blessing to find Dr. Bradford.

We pray for you daily.

Love,

Anne and Paul Costello

Anonymous said...

Dear Jon and Di,
We spent the day with Paul and Deanna yesterday, and they told us about your blog. I have thought about you every day, and we are all so happy to know that the treatments seem to be working. We will check this site frequently. We love you and are praying for you. Stay strong.
Love,
Karen and Bob Sundberg and Children

Anonymous said...

Hi Jon and Family!

It's an inspiration to see how much progress you have made in such a short period of time. We are all so glad you are actually being healed with this treatment. Keep eating, that's a wonderful sign of improvement! The doctor is performing miracles with logic, good sense, and faith. No wonder it's not available in the US yet (pffft!). Stay strong, you're all in our prayers. Come home happy and healthy.

The Birney Family

Anonymous said...

Hi Jon
I just read the latest update written on 9/6 and am thrilled with all the improvement you are showing. I do not know your family but can tell you are one lucky guy based on what I see and read on the web site. Keep up the good work and just know all of us on this end are still praying for you!
Gary Nemetz - Custom Pools