In December 2007, Lonna had hysterectomy and shortly afterward became ill with what the doctors believe was pneumonia and then MAC disease. With further tissue samples and testing she was diagnosed on May 9th with lung cancer. Three days later, she was admitted into the hospital with stage 4 Malignant Adeno Carcinoma. The doctors feel that chemotherapy is the only way to slow down this aggressive, fast-growing cancer.

The family is still holding on to the fact that there are miracles that happen every day. We are all fervently praying that Lonna Dee Keeth will be God's next miracle. This cancer has gripped her so unbelievably fast. On May 14th, the doctor put a medaport in Lonna's chest for her impending chemo therapy treatment. They no longer got Lonna out of surgery before the doctors wheeled her right back in for emergency surgery. Her lungs and her heart had life threatening fluid build up that had to be removed. On May 15th and 16th she layed in ICU starting to recover. At 10pm on the May 16th she had her first dose of chemo.

Today, May 17th, is a new day and we still have Lonna with us. Lonna is going to fight! Please fight with us! We need more angels like Lonna to continue walking amongst us. Lonna has a 12 year daughter named Halle Keeth, she is so beautiful just like her mother. Some of you might remember her from our inflight training video, she was the little unaccompanied minor that looked up at the flight attendant and had that one line, (don't talk to my mom that way), but she did say it perfectly. Most of Lonna's family are Continental employees in one facet or another. Her mother, Sandra Hayes, is a HTA flight attendant and her stepfather Dennis Baraga (Buzz) is in reservations. Lonna's Aunt Janet Shelton is a flight attendant and her Uncle Rob Shelton is a pilot.

From the beginning Continental Airlines has been so supportive to our entire family, we will forever be so grateful for all their kindness. Lonna has so many dear friends who are praying for her, loving her, and missing her. The family is asking all of you to please hold Lonnna Dee Keeth up in your prayers. People all over the world are praying for Lonna right now please join us in our prayers. Through this blog we will try to keep everyone updated frequently as we all go through this uncharted journey.

Mother and Daughter

Mother and Daughter

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Lonna's Research

Hello, Thanks to all who have contacted me so far.
I have been asked to give a little more information regarding Lonna's type of cancer so perhaps when doing your individual research you will have more specific details to fine tune your research.

Lonna has Non Small cell Adeno CarcinomaIt is in her Lymphatic system and in her heart. Her current Chemo treatment is 4 days chemo 3 days off 1 day chemo 12 days off and then start all over.

She is in Stage 4

We appreciate all the help. It would help if when you do the research on a particular therapy or medication or what ever if you research it find out if it's viable and you think it's good and then do as much research on it before you send it to me. If you write a paragraph about what you found or a phone call that would terrific.

Thanks again for the help this is what we need to do to try and get Lonna's life and quality of life extended.

ThanksVicky ( her Sisiter )

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

http://www.naturalhealthcare.org/cancer-chemosensitivity-testing.php


Hope it helps.

Anonymous said...

http://www.drjims-natural-cures.com/lung-cancer-natural-cure.html

Anonymous said...

we are praying daily Be strong

Anonymous said...

http://www.oasisofhope.com/

Anonymous said...

Hello,

I just heard about Lonna's cancer, and I am praying for her. I love Lonna and Halle, and if there is anything Lonna wants me to do, I'll do it. I've seen a little about holistic approaches like laetrile extracted from apricot seeds, vit C, and raw veggie diets. There's also a place just south of Tijuana called the Alpha Medical Clinic who use alternative therapys. Their number is: 1-800-359-6547 I get back to Houston on Aug. 4th. Please call me or e-mail me with anything i can do: 330-327-5448 or : flygirl9915@yahoo.com

God bless, JoAnn

Anonymous said...

Have you guys discussed getting Lonna into a Clinical Trial. There is a website which you can seach for her spacific cancer, and even stage and try to find one in your area. The link is http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/home

Good Luck
Mary & Orville

Anonymous said...

After doing some research on alternative treatments, I found this treatment center. You might want to check out. Team Envita Natural Medical Center

I'll keep researching. My prayers go out to your family.

Anonymous said...

CenturyWellness.com

In reno nevado is a clinic that performs Chelation to clean your blood. Its been known to help people as a last resort. Or, they may guide you. Ask to speak to one of the Twang Dr's(both Harvard grads)or their son. They been involved with alternative medicines over 20 years. The (X)Wife may still be there and she is wonderful. She maybe able to help you with some of your questions. Phone: (775) 828-5388 Fax: (775) 828-6588
I am not sure if this will help.