In Memory of Jon Baran

Hello Friends, Family and Kind Souls

A year ago Jon was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. It had taken over the right side of his pelvis and hip socket. 

He quickly got to MD Anderson in Houston and had surgery to remove the tumor and replace his pelvis with a metal prosthesis. The surgery was a success, and Jon was on the road to recovery. He worked hard with rehab and exercise, and had gotten to the point of walking without assistance. 

In March he started feeling more pain, and when he went in for his routine scans, they found the tumor had returned. 

It is localized in the same area, and has not spread anywhere else. Things have been moving very fast, and as soon as we found it, he got back to MD Anderson in Houston. They quickly decided on a course of action to get this. We’re bringing out the nukes. 

Chemo to shrink the White Whale

Then surgery to cut it out. 

And finally chemo to make sure we got it all. 

We are confident in Jon’s team.

He started treatment at MD Anderson, and will have to go back and forth while receiving treatment. He will be home for recovery, and we are going to be in for a wild ride the next few months. 

We aren't sure what he'll need yet. 

He will not be working through treatment, and I will be by his side getting him strong for the next cycle. 

We kinda just have to wait and see how he's doing. I'm going to work on getting the house as comfy as possible, getting nutrition info, stocking up on good foods, and finding the best activities to get him happy and full. We are going to want to surround him with people and good vibes as much as we can to get him as healthy as he can be before he has to go back for the next round.

We are going to have a heavy burden with Jon unable to work, we need to focus on healing and getting Jon through surgery and recovery. I am his primary caregiver, and am not able to work outside the home, to stay germ free. 

We have relied on the generosity and help of others throughout this journey, and need help to get through this. We are estimating our basic expenses for six months. Cancer treatments involve many associated costs (travel, food, home accommodations, etc.) 

This is going to suck. But we’re going to get through it. Jon will be ok. 

We have an amazing support system of family and friends. Thank you for taking the time to help, donate, share, hold space, and pray. And for your support. 

The only way is forward