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Living with brain cancer
 

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  • From John's Family 12
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  • Medical Updates 29
  • Thoughts & Reflections 24
  • Spiritual Reflections 20

 
One Year Left to Live?
One Year Left to Live?

If you knew you only had one year left to live, what would you do? Our time together now has a limit, though all our lives already have a limit. I didn’t feel it before. Now it is our reality!

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From John's FamilyAmy DrageJune 13, 2019reflection, amy, drage, cancer, time, one year, what should I do Comments
LET’S TALK ABOUT MY GREAT TEACHER-PAIN
LET’S TALK ABOUT MY GREAT TEACHER-PAIN

This suffering is very real and it is getting my attention. But what might God be doing in me right now? Pain just may be God’s way of getting our attention and awakening our hearts to His ways.

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Thoughts & ReflectionsJohn DrageJune 11, 2019pain, faith, jesus, still, busy, home, rest Comments
MEDICAL UPDATE {JUNE 5, 2019}
MEDICAL UPDATE {JUNE 5, 2019}

Phase 1 of my cancer treatment at MD Anderson consisted of 30 radiation treatments, 42 chemotherapies, 3 immunotherapy infusions, thousands of prayers, beginning the Keto diet and lots of exercise. I am now on phase 2.

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Medical UpdatesJohn DrageJune 5, 2019medical update, brain cancer, md anderson, phase 1, hope, suffering Comments
MY SON CALEB JUST GOT MARRIED
MY SON CALEB JUST GOT MARRIED

My son, Caleb, just got married today to his beautiful girl Renée. I am so happy and proud of him!

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VideoJohn DrageJune 5, 2019wedding, marriage, Caleb drage, renee, canada, calgary, banff Comment
30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TODAY
30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TODAY

Today, May 27 2019, marks 30 years that Amy and I have been married!

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VideoJohn DrageMay 27, 2019MARRIED, anniversary, 30 years, cancer, fight, weddingComment
NO TUMOR {MEDICAL UPDATE]
NO TUMOR {MEDICAL UPDATE]

As of May 24 I have no tumor growing in my head! This is huge and the doctors are very pleased. Now I will start phase 2 of treatment, continuing with chemo and immuno therapy.

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Medical UpdatesJohn DrageMay 24, 2019cure cancer, tumor, glioblastoma, pastor, hope, suffering, mri Comments
WALKING IN THE STRETCH ZONE {VIDEO}
WALKING IN THE STRETCH ZONE {VIDEO}

A rubber band is not doing its job until it is stretched. All growth happens when we exit the comfort zone and enter the stretch zone. I am learning this all over again in a new way!

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VideoJohn DrageMay 22, 2019stretch zone, fight cancer, colorado, estes park lt, glioblastoma Comments
There is a God and You are Not Him
There is a God and You are Not Him

One of the great challenges with my cancer has been trying to plan for how long I have left to live. Glioblastoma is so aggressive and so unpredictable.

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Thoughts & ReflectionsJohn DrageMay 16, 2019GOD, jesus, cancer, glioblastoma, trust god Comments
Weddings are Emotional
Weddings are Emotional

Amy and I attended a wedding just recently. It affected us all the way to the core. We both had tears in our eyes during the ceremony but did not know the other had been torn-up.

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Thoughts & ReflectionsJohn DrageMay 6, 2019weddings, cancer, ceremony, anniversary, marriage Comments
LAST RADIATION!
LAST RADIATION!

Today, April 30, I have completed Phase 1 of my glioblastoma Cancer treatment. 30 radiations. 42 doses of chemo therapy. 4 immunotherapy infusions.

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Medical Updates, VideoJohn DrageApril 30, 2019radiation therapy, cancer treatment, cure cancer Comments
Are You Listening?
Are You Listening?

One of the greatest needs of everyone is the need to be heard. The best lovers are those who listen the best. Let’s slow down and be the best listeners!

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VideoJohn DrageApril 26, 2019glioblastoma, brain cancer, listen, cure cancerComment
Does God’s Word Have a Grip on You? {video}
Does God’s Word Have a Grip on You? {video}

The Word of God has unquestionably changed my life. Let’s memorize it and let it change us from the inside out!

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VideoJohn DrageApril 25, 2019god's word, brain cancer, powerful, bible, pastor, scripture Comment
What Have We Placed Our Hope In?
What Have We Placed Our Hope In?

What is hope? What a bummer to have confidence in a false hope, we must figure out what “real hope” is. It for sure must be something sturdy, bigger and stronger than my problem.

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Thoughts & ReflectionsJohn DrageApril 23, 2019brain cancer, hope, living hope, cancer, fight cancerComment
We are ALL Terminal {Video}
We are ALL Terminal {Video}

I am terminal with Glioblastoma brain cancer. But previous to cancer I was still terminal. Death has always been the great enemy, everyone dies. But it all changed after Jesus died, came back to life, and beat death!

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VideoJohn DrageApril 21, 2019easter, jesus, life, death, resurrect, pastor, brain cancer Comments
So Thankful! {Video Update on Life and Treatment}
So Thankful! {Video Update on Life and Treatment}

My 20th radiation treatment was today. As I look back over the past few weeks I am thankful for so many things!

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VideoJohn DrageApril 19, 2019update, glioblastoma, pastor, cancer, hope, fuck cancer, treat cacner Comments
What Do Old People Regret Most? {Video}
What Do Old People Regret Most? {Video}

A number of years ago I read a study that asked 90-year-olds the question, “what would you do differently if you could live life over again”? Their response was to reflect more and to risk more.

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VideoJohn DrageApril 19, 2019cure cancer, brain cancer, fuck cancer, regrets, pastor with cancer Comment
Biggest Trial of My Life
Biggest Trial of My Life

This cancer is the biggest trial of my life. The idea of being joyful amidst a trial sounds pretty crazy! It is only possible when you realize that the God of the universe has a plan and He is up to something beautiful!

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VideoJohn DrageApril 16, 2019trials, brain cancer, glioblastoma, cancer sucks Comments
What is My Legacy?
What is My Legacy?

I want my life legacy to point to Jesus because He is worth it!

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VideoJohn DrageApril 15, 2019fuck cancer, trials, brain cancer, legacy Comments
Check out Psalm 16 with Me!
Check out Psalm 16 with Me!

Psalm 16 continues to speak to me in my in my season of confusion and anxiety. I’d love to share some of these recent reflections with you, this chapter is really something special!

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Thoughts & ReflectionsJohn DrageApril 11, 2019reflection, read the bible, psalm 16, relationship with jesus, suffering Comments
Head for the Cure 5k
Head for the Cure 5k

Amy and I ran the 5k Head for the Cure in Columbia last weekend. What an amazing time meeting other cancer survivors and fighting brain cancer by raising awareness!

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VideoJohn DrageApril 9, 2019cure cancer, columbia, cure, missouri, glioblastoma, run for cancer Comments
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