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On November 17, 2004, Brad Kirn, a gifted musician, song writer, husband and father of five month old Nathan was diagnosed with a life threatening form of brain cancer known as“glioblastoma multi-forme”, malignant brain tumors of the central nervous system. Brad will begin radiation and chemotherapy treatment the week of November 29th.

To learn a little more about this type of brain cancer please visit: http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/5305.html

At 32 years of age, Brad is already a survivor of Hodgkins Lymphoma, which he successfully conquered through several months of radiation therapy in 1994. At this time, Brad and his family remain positive that the aggressive treatments for this type of cancer, as well as the love, prayers and support from friends, family and those wishing him well, will successfully assist him in once again fighting this life threatening illness.

“We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your love, support, positive thoughts and prayers you are sending our way. We know this will make a difference as we journey down this very challenging road. We know that what we are going through is all part of God’s plan and we are leaving it in His able hands. We are praying for a miracle and all of your support, guidance and inspiration touch our hearts, lift our spirits and make all the differences in helping us cope with this time in our lives.”

-Brad, Kirstin, baby Nathan and their Families

This website was started by caring friends wanting to reach out and help Brad, his wife Kirstin and their son, Nathan during this very difficult time. Through support and love incredible odds are beat and miraculous events occur. Your well wishes, and notes of support, inspiration and love can reach Brad and his family at kirstin@bradkirn.com.

Additionally, please send any doctor referrals, medical ideas, clinical trials, studies and information, holistic remedy ideas and suggestions, names of healers and alternative medicine ideas to Brad’s sister, Ashley Gramins, at ashley@bradkirn.com.

Any financial assistance you would like to provide can be sent via the Donation page on this web site. Many medical expenses are not fully covered or partially cover by insurance, including alternative and holistic treatments Brad may use to aid his traditional cancer therapies. Added expenses also include speech therapy and providing help to ease the day-to-day life with Brad’s numerous appointments, as well as finding time and strength to focus on family time and his wife and baby boy.

Your love and support be it financial or in the form of well wishes and information to assist Brad and his young family are greatly appreciated by Brad, his family and friends.

As a brief review, on November 24th, Brad was rushed to the hospital when his right side refused to cooperate. He lost use of his right arm and has very limited use of his right leg. He went home on December 3rd having learned to use a walker for his “new wheels”. Everyday he becomes more capable of adapting to his new challenge.

Brad has completed the second week of a six week radiation plan. While in the hospital a combination of medicines dropped his blood platelet count to below a level where it became unsafe to administer chemotherapy. The medicines have been altered, his blood platelets have returned to normal, and today started chemotherapy in conjunction with radiation. In early January we will have some more scans to check his progress. I am in awe of his great spirit, sustained sense of humor and determination.

His wife Kirstin amazes me. As her life has been dramatically changed, she has risen to the challenge of nurturing Brad, organizing the many appointments and making all the necessary arrangements for him to receive the very best care possible. No easy task with five month old Nathan. Brad has rightly placed complete faith in her judgments. They were a strong couple before this diagnosis and have become even stronger under these adverse conditions.

Another great story is observing their friends, coworkers and strangers. So many people have reached out to offer assistance. The support from the family, friends, friends of friends and the community has been tremendous. Thank you all for your concern, participation, and prayers.

To be continued………..Pops

Recent update as of January 2005

Most recent update as of February 18, 2005

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