Jason's Journey, Conquering Cancer
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If you don’t know Jason yet, you should. A loving husband and doting father to two young boys (ages 8 and 10), Jason’s heart swells larger than his more-than-six-foot frame. Jason is a light to those who know him; everything he touches feels brighter with his presence. And now it’s our turn to shine a light on him.
In the summer of 2013, Jason went for a routine physical and came out with a stage 3 melanoma diagnosis… a battle that continues to this day. After multiple surgeries, blood work, PET scans and a seemingly endless series of doctor’s appointments, Jason underwent the removal of more than 70 lymph nodes. With friends and family by his side, Jason battled this diagnosis, and continued his life as a father and family provider with renewed optimism.
After a year and a half, Jason learned the melanoma had spread to a satellite location on his back. Surgery followed, along with months of PET scans and close monitoring by a team of doctors. Through this all, Jason continued to work and support the family he loves.
This spring, doctor’s confirmed Jason’s melanoma had come back with a vengeance (stage 4). As I write, his cancer has spread to his muscle tissue, brain, lungs and heart, and it’s wide-spread in his lymphatic system. The wonderful team of doctors at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital has advised Jason to participate in an immunotherapy trial. This treatment involves 2 years of intensive I-V therapy and chemo pills.
Jason received his first treatment in April, and his body did not receive the initial trial well. Struggling with widespread pain, nausea, fevers and more, it has been difficult for Jason to take the time he needs to recover. Because of this, after painstaking consideration, he has made the decision to leave his job.
Please help us relieve some of Jason’s financial stress so he can concentrate on conquering cancer and continuing with his immunotherapy treatment. With your donation Jason will be able to pay his medical bills and support his beautiful family.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Love,
Shannon, Levi and Truman (Jason’s wife and children)
Scott and Karen (Jason’s parents)
Ashley, Jason, Meredith (Jason’s sisters and brother in-law)
In the summer of 2013, Jason went for a routine physical and came out with a stage 3 melanoma diagnosis… a battle that continues to this day. After multiple surgeries, blood work, PET scans and a seemingly endless series of doctor’s appointments, Jason underwent the removal of more than 70 lymph nodes. With friends and family by his side, Jason battled this diagnosis, and continued his life as a father and family provider with renewed optimism.
After a year and a half, Jason learned the melanoma had spread to a satellite location on his back. Surgery followed, along with months of PET scans and close monitoring by a team of doctors. Through this all, Jason continued to work and support the family he loves.
This spring, doctor’s confirmed Jason’s melanoma had come back with a vengeance (stage 4). As I write, his cancer has spread to his muscle tissue, brain, lungs and heart, and it’s wide-spread in his lymphatic system. The wonderful team of doctors at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital has advised Jason to participate in an immunotherapy trial. This treatment involves 2 years of intensive I-V therapy and chemo pills.
Jason received his first treatment in April, and his body did not receive the initial trial well. Struggling with widespread pain, nausea, fevers and more, it has been difficult for Jason to take the time he needs to recover. Because of this, after painstaking consideration, he has made the decision to leave his job.
Please help us relieve some of Jason’s financial stress so he can concentrate on conquering cancer and continuing with his immunotherapy treatment. With your donation Jason will be able to pay his medical bills and support his beautiful family.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Love,
Shannon, Levi and Truman (Jason’s wife and children)
Scott and Karen (Jason’s parents)
Ashley, Jason, Meredith (Jason’s sisters and brother in-law)
Organizer and beneficiary
Ashley Bono
Organizer
Ypsilanti, MI
Jason Vogel
Beneficiary
