The Gift of Every Day

You have been there for me since my early stages of treatment for the Stage IV Prostate Cancer I was diagnosed with over nine years ago. I am doing very well, having finished a clinical drug trial, surgery, and radiation treatments. A long road it has been, made easier by the support of all of you! Thank you.

Credit for “quarterbacking” my case goes to my oncologist at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Dr. Ken Pienta. He and his staff, especially my research nurse Carolyn and physician's assistant Diane, have been amazing. Solid advice, the best treatments and technologies, and a humanity that has made all the difference.  By treating my cancer, Dr. Pienta has literally given me the gift of every day. Every day with my family, every day with my friends, every day with colleagues, every day of quiet reflection, and every day of love, I owe to him and his determination to treat and ultimately cure cancer.  

Dr. Pienta is head of the prostate research program at Johns Hopkins and has personally pioneered many of the cutting-edge treatments available in the battle to end prostate cancer. Now he is taking it one MAJOR step forward with a very important discovery … we believe that Dr. Pienta and his dynamic team have discovered the reason for therapeutic resistance for metastatic cancer.

Our Audacious Goal — Cancer Ecology Center

This effort could quite literally change the landscape of how clinicians treat and cure not just prostate cancer, but ALL cancers. And now…Dr. Pienta needs OUR help. I encourage you to take a few minutes to watch the astounding video below, which highlights Dr. Pienta’s truly groundbreaking work.

https://vimeo.com/bonnemaison/review/341835068/effe884bf0

I am thankful for my everyday and determined to help.  I am mindful of the fact that, at this time of year, many worthy organizations are asking for help.  Nonetheless, I am asking you to please donate to the research efforts of Dr. Pienta so that he can continue to give the gift of every day. 

Again, thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and support for us and our beloved kids and grandkids– 

Jackie, John, Nikki, Molly, Perry, Kelli, Jameson, Lyra, Meg, Nick, and Cara.

Mike and Lisa