Well I hope someone is still checking this blog from time to time because it has been so long since I've added a posting (in fact I almost forgot I had a blog). However I have committed to add one post every week in order for those of you that have been so faithful to praying for my entire family to stay updated with the progress we have made and to give you specific prayer request as needed. I will ask from you to keep me accountable in this task. If you have not seen a new posting by Tuesday evening please send me a quick email to
josephbanken@gmail.com to remind me to put up my weekly post.
Well now I'll give you a quick update on what has happened since November. My oncologist was pleased with my last MRI which showed that my tumor was continuing to shrink. Since I was showing good improvement he thought I needed to follow-up with my neurologist. That visit also went well and both doctors agreed that the best way to manage my seizures at this time would be to add an epilepsy specialist to my team. When I went to him he sent me for an eeg then began changing my medicines. After finding a few medicines that I was allergic to he discovered a mixture that has worked wonderfully. I have been having fewer seizures and have much more energy.
I will be going for a MRI tomorrow morning and I'll post the results next week. In the mean time you can pray that I continue to improve and have no negative reactions to my new medicines. As always pray that my wife and son continue to have the extra strength they need during this stressful time. Thanks again for all your prayers.
