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17 October 2026 “For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine.” Psalm 50:10­–12 (ESV) Let me take you back almost two weeks to October 5 when my radiation oncologist performed the last internal radiation procedure. While in the recovery room, he mentioned a financial assistance program wi

27 September 2026 “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Romans 12:4­­–5 (NIV) Besides a chemo change in which I may potentially lose my hair, three Imodiums per day, and a close call to ER, these past two weeks have been much better than the first three weeks. Last Tuesday I started the first of four twelve-hour i

22 September 2026 “But Jesus said, ‘Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.’” Luke 8:46 (NIV) (Update written by Tammy's husband) Across the street from the 450,000 square foot City of Hope Cancer Center in Zion, Illinois is a 124 year-old mansion with twenty-five rooms built by John Alexander Dowie. It was built at a cost of $90,000 at a time when an average home cost $1,500. Dowie, a Scottish-Australian faith healer and self-proclaimed “Elijah the R

9 September 2026 “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14 (NIV) It has been amazing to hear about the prayers offered up to God on my behalf from all around the world. I’m overwhelmed with the love people have for me, whether they know me personally, through my husband, or through you. Many years ago, I spent three years writing and mailing one prayer postcard a day to family, friends, and s

29 August 2026 “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” 1 John 4:16 (NIV) How have I made it these past two weeks with this week being harder? To set the stage: For 14 years I’ve been soaking in God’s Word each morning. But last Monday I stopped. Instead, I asked Jesus to wrap me in his love–I needed to feel him close. On Monday, Alexis greeted me with huge smile to bring me to the radiation room.

24 August 2026 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31(NIV) It has been a rough week. I had a reaction in port surgery, which is showing signs of going away but hasn’t quite yet. Other reactions to the treatment include prohibited sleep during the night, chills, night sweats, and mental fog. I am sleepy all the time and can’t thi

7 August 2026 “From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!” Psalm 113:3 (ESV) The sun is shining brightly even if clouds block its rays. I’m finally beginning to feel like my new self–deeper with God, radiating with life, and full of peace. It’s been a hard journey, especially when pneumonia became an additional battle. I officially begin radiation treatment at City of Hope in Zion, IL on August 17th. We are walking by faith that God will

26 July 2026 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14:1 (NIV) As we boarded our flight to Zion for our final consultation, I received a call from the chemo department at Newport Beach. They informed us that the chemo portion of my treatment, which would need to be paid upfront, would be $550,000. At that moment, my plans to be treated at their facility followed the waterfall down the cliff. To us, that call came in God’s timing–to open our

17 July 2026 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV) I did not expect to enjoy the Newport Beach consultants. I began with a consultant oncologist at Hoag Family Cancer Institute. When the doctor entered the room, she greeted us by name. She asked questions then listened intently to ou

13 July 2026 “The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NASB) The Lord lead Brian and I to two oncology centers that would accept self-pay and/or Christian Health Ministries, our shared health program (an insurance-alternative). Today, we head to Dallas to catch a plane for Newport Beach, CA. We have a consult with Hoag Family Cancer Institute on Wednesday at 12:40 p.m. Next week, we travel to Zion, IL to meet with City of Hope on Wednes

25 June 2026 "He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear and will trust in the Lord." Psalm 40:3 I’m sorry I have been silent–it was not by choice. I have been very fatigued, napping two to three times a day and walking very slowly. Why? Though I am fighting cancer, I have had pneumonia too. With only a dry annoying cough, I ignored it at first. Two months later, I decided to go to my primary doctor. After the second round of antibiotic

25 April 2026 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 (NIV) My bloodwork came back—my home health doctor assigned by Hope4Cancer confirmed that my metabolic, kidney, and liver function look good. My inflammatory markers (CRP and sed rate) remain elevated but have not gotten worse. My red and white blood cell count are back in range, however, the hemoglobin, hematocrit, and MCH continue to show mild anemia—those markers are ever so

9 April 2026 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you. Hebrew 13:16-17 (NIV) Many of you know that since we decided to treat cancer alternatively, our insurance will not pay for the bulk of the co

18 March 2025 Thank you to everyone who has replied to an update, sent a separate email or text, called, or left a voicemail. It is a joy to hear from everyone even though I may not have responded to each one. To broadly share a handful of often-asked questions, I created a “Top 5.” 1. What is your daily routine? The picture above is a snapshot of my daily routine from wakeup to bedtime. This does not reflect my eating regimen, which includes wild-caught salmon an

5 March 2026 “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) As you all know, I had been dealing with a stomach ulcer, which took a lot of energy to fight. So, I was not surprised that the cancerous tumor grew, though I had hope that it had greatly reduced. The good news, however, is that the tumor is still enclosed in the cervix and all m

25 February 2026 “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7 (ESV) Last December, Brian and I approached our pastor, asking to be prayed over by the elders of the church. This prompting was inspired by James 5:14-15. That day came on Sunday, February 12. We really enjoyed Pastor Chase praying for me and with us. When we got home from church, I had more energy than I hav

9 February 2026 In January I struggled with fatigue and a touch of depression. Brian encouraged me to spend a long weekend with a dear friend, followed by a trip to see my brother. Kari, his wife, taught me sourdough-making, and I got to play with my nephews (ages 9 and 10). That was wonderful therapy. I retook my bloodwork. Good news first: my inflammation markers went down (one was cut in half, the other by a third). Now for the not-so-good news: it has been confirmed I h

9 January 2026 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 The test results are in. We have some good news and some not-so-good news, which crushed my spirit for at least a day or two. But then I received some cheerful information. The good news: My weight is 137 pounds, just one pound less than before. It is hard to eat enough food on a salmon salad eating regimen, but I’ve done it! Plus, most of my blood work since doing

3 January 2026 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 Ezra didn’t build the second temple. I had thought Ezra restored the temple, but it was Zerubbabel. Ezra doesn’t come on the scene until chapter 7—after the completion of the temple. I hope I did not steer you away from the truth when I shared my thoughts upon first starting to study Ezra. I had

16 December 2025 Beloved, I pray that you are enjoying good health and that all is well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. III John 2 Thank you to everyone who checked on me these last couple of weeks, as I’ve been silent on updates. Though it is has taken a few weeks, I have found a rhythm to home therapies and am no longer having any allergic reactions. I long to announce that my body has been healed of cancer and that I am N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease).