Thank you for sharing this important update. You're both such a beautiful example of strength, love and positivity. ❤ 🙏 Given the limited treatment options, perhaps look into a metabolic oncon approach that includes targeted low toxicity cocktails. Many have impressive results by inhibiting and interrupting the fermentable fuels that feed CA. The diet is different from plant based, but the published research continues to be very promising. Functional MD M Hyman is discussing this approach and there are many others. 🙏🏻
Brian you are such an inspiration. You and Jessica are beautiful souls and deserve health and happiness for each other and Elsie. I Love Bruce Cockburn too. Blessings and Healing always. 🙏🏻
Now you are officially "two Krocks, three kidneys." My son was diagnosed with stage 3B RCC renal cell carcinoma at 31 during the pandemic. He had a radical nephrectomy like Brian. He took his doctors advice seriously, he tries to walk daily, for the most part eats well, gave up soda, high sodium everything, and doesn't go out to eat much anymore. I can't wait to follow along on your journey and try some of your delicious recipes. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a long and healthy life with your sweet wife and daughter, you got this Brian!
Renal Carcinoma survivor here, you got this! My cancer was removed 16 years ago. I too had that feeling that everything was going to be alright, thank god that feeling turned out to be true.
I am a ovarian cancer survivor diagnosed in 2014, I have had kidney cancer for 2 1/2 years. I too had my left kidney removed and there is some cancer on my right kidney now. I pray for you and your family and your health issues. I know what both are you going through. I take one day at a time. Every day is a gift.God bless you!
I was diagnosed with RCC immediately after the birth of my first child, when I was 22. Still here at 56. I had an open radical nephrectomy. Tumor was 8cm by 10cm. It was huge and had completely taken over the whole kidney. Evidently it was fat and happy as they feed on blood and I had all that extra blood due to pregnancy. I'm shocked that there still isn't advanced treatment. What they told you is exactly what they told me so many years ago! i wish you the absolute best. I've moved on to my 3rd cancer. Breast cancer, stage 3c. Hopefully I'll live many years after this one, too.
My eldest brother has survived colon cancer ,esophageal cancer and a septic intestine.We totally believe that the power if prayer pulled him through all of these illnesses. I love your positive attitude.Keep praying and trusting. We love your family and this channel.God bless you all.🇨🇦💗
You and Jessica are shining examples of how love, fortitude and positivity see you through the most difficult of life's challenges. I have every confidence that both of you will be just fine and be around for a long time. My husband has been treated at Mayo-Rochester for the past three years and his stage 4 prostate cancer has been in remission for quite some time. His latest PSMA PET scan shows no signs of cancer! We are fortunate to have Mayo within a couple hours drive from us. We can't say enough good about them!
@ga6589 I am so happy to read your comment, your sharing the good news about your husband was what I needed to hear. My husband was just diagnosed two months ago with stage 4 Prostate cancer, and he is doing very well,his PSA has dropped from a 11 to 1.2 in just a few weeks, he is on hormones and about to start radiation soon. When I heard stage 4 I had a meltdown down, but he is going to a great hospital and has a wonderful team. I am going to show him your comment. Sending you my best, and I hope your husband will keep getting those great pet scan results 🙏❤️
@@christined2495 I know how this diagnosis can leave you feeling like you've been dropped off a cliff. But, I'm here to tell you that there is hope and survival rates are improving as the technology advances. I highly recommend the TH-cam channel hosted by the Prostate Cancer Research Institute. They have given us a wealth of information along this journey. Dr. Eugene Kwon, from the Mayo Clinic, is one of their oncology/urology consultants and is an expert on the most up to date treatments for PC. Best wishes to you and your husband! 🥰
You look great, Brian. My friend lost her kidney to cancer 20+ years ago. No treatment. She's alive and leading a healthy life every day in her 60s! YOU are in my prayers, and I believe that you will be healthy again!
It hurts to see your sweet family hurting. We’ve been through similar things with both of us going through cancer treatments. We’ve been married 60 years so far, so there’s lots of hope and promise, the Lord be with you.
I went through breast cancer in 2019 and my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. It is so shocking when it happens to both of you! We are both doing well now. Cancer is a monster. I love your attitude. I had so much fear that I let it steal my joy. Now it’s in the rearview.
I had bariatric surgery 6 months ago. It was the best way for me to lose the amount of weight I needed to lose. I’ve lost 90 pounds so far and am working to lose another 35-40. It is a tool not an end all. It is not cheating. The surgery was not that difficult. What you have gone through through already it will not be nearly as difficult. I was up and walking dogs in 4 days. I have read much about this subject and bariatric patients are overwhelmingly the most successful in sustained major weight loss . Not that everyone who has surgery are successful, like I said it is another tool. You have to work at it. And yes you can remain vegan-plant based.
I love the lyrics from “Don’t Stop Praying”. Keep pounding on Heaven’s Door; Let your knees wear out the floor. Don’t stop believing;Mountains move with just a little faith, and your Father’s heard every single word you’re saying…so DON’T STOP PRAYING”. Love y’all so much!
My dad was voted patient of the year in 2023😂😂😂. He had a heart attack and is still with us! 77 years old, he had open heart surgery in December and is fully recovered! Praying your family is made cancer free❤❤❤.
You have beautiful eyes to match your beautiful character. Your skin and teeth look very healthy too. I know you are going to be fine, brave guy. Your girls need you and we need to see your cooking videos again before long.
@@KrocksInTheKitchen just a random act of kindness here. some things are just too "difficult" to say on here (if you know what I mean?) so pay close attention and write down the capital letters in the order that you see, understand? Frogs Often Leap Lightly Over Water. WILLIAM has More Adventures by Keeping In Shape. Ostriches occasionally Need X-rays. Fish Often Rest Comfortably while Ants Navigate Complex Environments Rapidly. Cats Understand Rules Easily Sometimes. many blessings. 👍
My mom is petite, not overweight, always had a great diet: Mediterranean, fish, vegetables and she is battling stage IV colon cancer. She will now do radio therapy in the lungs and then will need a liver operation! Cancer totally sucks and is scary as crap! I am with you and Jessica in this fight! ❤ 🫶🏻from 🇵🇹
Oh no, that is heartbreaking. I know cancer can happen to anyone but when you hear it happens to someone like your mom doing everything right, it really doesn't seem fair. Hopefully, she has a full recovery.
You need to do research on what feeds cancer so that it grows, and what turns it off. Meat protein turns it on, plant protein turns it off. The former makes the body acidic, the latter, alkaline. An akaline body and blood turns cancer off, whereas as acidity, turns it on. You need to watch the videos on “The China Study” by T. Colin Campbell, PhD. My husband has been on a Plant-Based diet since his Prostate cancer surgery, there has been no new cancers. What we eat does make s difference. We humans can make our food taste good, with or without meat. No cancer is a better choice.
My mom had colon cancer in 1976. They did the surgery including a hysterectomy. She just turned 91 last week. Cancer is not an automatic death sentence. She never limited foods, healthy or not. God kicks cancer back to the pit of...well 😊. Have a positive outlook positive words positive mind set on Jesus. You are loved and you matter.
@@courag1With respect, they don't "need to " do anything unless they choose to do it. As a cancer survivor, nothing piss#$ me off more than someone else saying (from their safe place) that "you need to do this" or "you need to do that".. From what I saw on this video, they have put their trust in their chosen methods of healing..and are happy with that. Be happy for them!!
Wow what are the odds of two young people being diagnosed with cancer in such a short time? Both of you are lovely people and appear to be great parents. I could tell in your face the weight loss from the footage of hospital to now. Prayers to you both
MYfather in law was dx with stage 4 renal cancer and given 18 months ish. He is still with us 7 years later and living a good life! I wish you healing and good health. You can do this! I am trying to get back on track with my food so I am going to go back and watch some of your past videos to get some ideas. You guys have been through a lot. Keep hanging in there!
It will be awesome to have you back in the Kitchen………..you’ve both had such a bad run (other than the beautiful Elsie) but it will be great to get back to what we all loved about your channel - Krocks in The Kitchen 💕
Renal cell cancer survivor here. It’s been 4 1/2 years since my partial nephrectomy, and I can say God was with me and guiding the whole process, I give Him all the glory! With His help, you’ve got this too!
Congratulations on your recovery! But it sounds like it was your medical team who was with you during the whole process, not any God. And for all the millions of Jews who were killed during the Holocaust, who were praying with all their might to live -- yet didn't -- where was God during all that? Was he busy working on something else during that whole torturous ordeal? I think with Bryan's skilled medical team, along with sticking to a whole-foods, entirely plant-based diet, he'll beat this thing. Just sayin'. 😃
When you are plant based people want to help you because they can see you trying to do the work. Just remember while working the body is great, everything is connected to the food. Best of luck for your whole family.
I know exactly how you feel Brian having had half of my right lung removed last February due to stage 1 cancer - follow up scan late July. Once my surgery was done I felt, and still do feel great. I’m excited about the future, excited about the next scan and loving life more than ever. We are survivors and we’ve got this. Keep healthy and remember also to get rest. Hugs from England. 🤗
Thank you both for sharing your life. I had no idea why I was so addicted to watching your videos and now I know why…Jessica I had to have bilateral ureteral stents placed for a procedure to do biopsies and figure out why I have had kidney pain for years and now with blood clots in my urine, your videos greatly helped me. Now I am having to face a diagnosis for which the treatment is a renal auto transplant, or me giving myself a kidney placed in a different spot. You two being vulnerable helps so many others and I think a but and pray for your family daily. I’ve been to Mayo once before about 12 years ago and now I’m referred again.
I believe in the power of prayer 🙏 Sending you prayers for healing. I've been living with stage 4 thyroid cancer for 5 years. Prayers and my connection with our Lord has carried me, and I believe it is going to carry you too. May God richly bless you in your journey.
So excited for you Brian. Praise the Lord for answered prayer. He is faithful. And does deserve our praise. I have horseshoe kidneys. (Connected together, but work independently. In 2006 I discovered my own tumor on the left kidney. Only because my horseshoe kidney is placed under my ribcage not in my lower back. Laying in bed one night I began palpitating my uper stomach and discovered the tumor. The Lord put all this in motion. My Dr., a great friend, Christian, immediately had a strategy after some imaging. The tumor was totally encapsulated all margines were clear. He didn't want to take the whole kidney and mess with separating the kidneys. God saved my life. I'm so happy for your testimony. Proverbs 3:5&6. A Don Moen chorus🎶. "I am the Lord that healeth thee, I am the Lord your Healer...I sent my Word and healed your disease, I am the Lord your Healer"🎶 ❤🙏😇 Bev R. St. Peters, MO
I started following you guys when Jessica was diagnosed with cancer and as a fellow believer, have kept you in my prayers. I'm encouraged to see how the Lord has taken care of you both. You have been through quite a lot. I hope the best for you!
What a witness for Christ my friend! Someone or more than 1 person will come to accept Christ because of y’all’s journey. God is smiling down on you. We don’t get to choose how God wants to use us but Brian, you are a beacon of light for everyone on your channel to see! Thank you for your faith walk and the example you are being!
I'm so glad you've made it through surgery and recovery and are feeling good enough to post an update! I've been praying for all three of you and hoping for the best. Last year, your videos about Jessica's cancer journey were very helpful to me - she's about six months ahead of me in that journey. Last May I found out I had stage 4c ovarian cancer. I have been so lucky, my chemo all went well, then the debulking surgery, an intense and complication-filled recovery, then my final series of chemo. My surgeon is amazing, and my oncologist and medical team are awesome, and I feel better today than I have in years. I've gone to a whole food, fully plant-based diet, and have about 120lbs to lose as I gain fitness and better health. I will be thinking of you on your fitness and health journey as I am on mine, and hope and pray for you and Jessica and Elsie to have more joy in each other and life as each day comes. Thank you for sharing. When the challenging moments come, remember Phillipians 4:6-7.
As a sister-in-Christ 2 Cor 4:16-18 has been a blessing during the past year when I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer! Always good to see you and Jessica and Elsie! Thank you for the update! Prayers 💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏
I am very sorry to hear of your health issues. I would like to say I have been hearing things about turbo cancer as well as other conditions following the c v shot. I believe it has caused way more harm than good. I hope you get better soon and enjoy that beautiful family you have.
@thevictorianedge5465 "Turbo cancer" is not a real phenomenon and has been debunked as a conspiracy theory. There are many long-term health conditions linked to actual covid infection (look up 'long covid') that are real and valid. Please do more research into what you're reading online.
Thank you for sharing Brian, and please know that many of your subscribers will be on the health journey with you so there is lots of support here for you when you need it. I was recently diagnosed with a chronic form of leukemia that I only learned about based on one single number on my annual bloodwork. One number and my entire life has changed. I also battle my weight and promised myself that I was not going to help the cancer cells defeat me because of poor eating habits and nutrition. I had a dream the night after I was diagnosed where these little cartoon cancer cells were hiding out in my blood and bone marrow and every time I put something in my mouth they got exited, hoping I was eating something that would help them get stronger. I envisioned their reaction when all they got was a salad with lots of green leavy vegetables and healthy grains and proteins, with a homemade dressing with no added sugar. They then waited for dessert in hopes of getting something good and all they got was some greek yogurt with frozen berries. They were SO DISAPPOINTED that I didn't give them anything to use against me. As for exercise, I imagine them encouraging me to lay on the couch "resting," watching TV or playing on my computer so that I am "taking it easy" and they can take advantage of my sedentary state. My goal is to show them that I am in charge and am determined to get the rest of my body as strong and fit as possible, so that it is on my side and fighting them with me. All that being said, I also thought of it as not wanting to necessarily get angry and wage war against them because I am in a "watch and wait" stage for however long and I want to peacefully coexist and have them get lazy and weak with nothing to do. I just wanted to share that with you because it truly has been a game changer for me. Putting a cartoon picture to the cancer cells helped me make them real in my head since I can't see them and I don't currently have any noticeable symptoms, and has also helped me curb the fear and anxiety that the C word brings. Wishing you the very best!!!
As soon as I saw you I knew you had lost weight. Your face is healthy looking again. You are a lovely person. I am not a believer but I support people who use their faith to improve their lives and people around them. Glad to hear you are going back into the kitchen! Loved your recipes and trying them out. Big hugs to you Brian!
Prayers continue for full recovery, Brian and for Jessica and Elsie! Our God is an awesome God and He neither slumbers nor sleeps- He allows us to rest in Him as His children!
Your positive attitude has a very positive impact on healing and you have so many lovely positive things in your life that will also contribute. So here’s to you! And good luck and God’s love. You got this!
I adopted a child who is 50 years younger than me. (She was a foster placement who basically and happily never left). I approach every health issue with a simple: Dr! This kid cannot lose another parent. I cannot die yet. Now that we are clear, carry on. She is 14 this summer. We are near the finish line. Of course now I wanna be grandma to her future kids so maybe we pushin the finish line out a bit. That strong desire to stay alive for someone pulls weight. You got this.
Brian your faith and attitude today have warmed my heart. Best of luck to you in your health endeavors. Know that I will be following your progress and sending prayers for your continued strength. (Jeannine from Maine)
So glad the surgery is behind you. You and Jessica have the best Healer and Great Physician working on your behalf! Its wonderful that you two have your faith! Little Elsie is so pretty and looks to be so sweet natured. What a little blessing!! ❤
Praise God you guys are doing good. Been following you all since your ovarian cancer and mine will finish second rounds of chemo. God has us in his arms.
Amen! God is so faithful. He carried me through my uterine cancer during the COVID era when only the patient was allowed in the hospital and clinic. 🙏 for you. ❤
I am looking forward to seeing you cooking in the kitchen again. I know you believe in the power of prayer and I will be praying for all of you! The baby is precious!
Any time you put out a new video, yt pops you right up to the top of my feed. I like that they know how much I love the Krock family. I'm so glad you are doing so well, Brian, and big congratulations on having already lost 20 pounds!
Your positive attitude helps me. I can get burnt out with all my medical things I have to deal with. I dodged cancer twice in 7 years. When you do get to the other side of surgeries. You realize how much you can handle.
Your video was so uplifting today. Oh and yes. The positive good news as well. Believers have a depth of knowledge I trust only comes from the Father. Prayers continue.
Your strength...courage...great attitude...this is Grace, and I am so blessed to witness it in your lives. May the Lord bless you all ABOVE all you could ask or think for bringing such glory to His name
Was thinking about the Krocks today and no news. Wondering if Brian decided did the adjunct treatment and how everyone is doing. Hope things are going well and look forward to update.
Glad you’re fine, as well as the family. The last thing on your mind should be posting for us “Krock Heads “. We’re glad you’re positive & strong. That’s what’s important👍🏾👍🏽👍💕💕💕💕💕💕!!!(I have a few favorite channels and yours is at the top. Thanks for sharing.🌷)
There are miraculous recoveries all the time! I have type 1 diabetes. I've had it since age 13. I am now 59yrs old, and other than stage 2 kidney disease, I have no other complications. When I say this, I mean it with my whole heart. I would want a cure for cancer before any others. I am also an RN, you and your wife are the best patients. Taking care of people and making a positive difference in their lives gives a wonderful feeling beyond belief! Praying for you both!❤
❤️ you can do this! I like to look at everything I’m thinking about consuming as either a Bullet or a Blessing. I wish the universe to rain blessings upon you & your family! 🥰
Hi Brian and Jessica. Thankyou Brian for being so transparent about your cancer journey. You and Jessica have been thru a lot and I feel God will continue to walk with you all all the days of your lives . Elsie has grown so much and is so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm so happy that you posted something for us ❤ Your baby girl Elsie is SOOOOOOO beautiful 😍 I'm praying for you to be there for Jessica and Elsie for years to come 💖 You both have been thru so much and become stronger because of it 😊 Keep us updated on how you all are doing ; your faces have been missed 😘
Hi Brian, I am with you too in that I started to lose weight in 2015 when my mother died and I have yo-yo’d plenty. I know what healthy eating is and how good I feel but I have not yet achieved the level I’ve always wanted to. A few months ago for me I injured my right knee. It hurts so bad to walk and I work on my feet eight hours a day. That amount of pain is what motivated me to say enough enough you need to finish this you need to do this. I’m 61 years old. I would like to enjoy my later years, especially when I retire. I’d like to be able to travel and go on hikes. So I’ll be with you on this journey. I have lost some weight in the past month. One of the first things I’ve noticed is when you’re eating healthy the cravings go away, and the obsession to eat more has been lifted. it’s staying with the plan. That’s always been my downfall so maybe we can figure it out together with the amazing community of people that have gathered here.
It is so good to see all three of you! Your daughter and talking to you, adorable! Brian universal, positive energy and thoughts your way. You can do this! I have 2 terminal diseases that I have been dealing with for several years now. I maintain my attitude that I have had my entire adult life. We all have an expiration date stamped on us. The way I look at my health issues is I know for me, my time is short so I don't take a day for granted. I make them count! You are doing the same, great attitude that both of you have.
Thank you for the update; I am so glad you are doing well. I'm also wowed by the commentors who had positive outcomes following renal cancer. My spouse is just finishing up immunotherapy to treat stage 4 lung cancer that metastasized to his brain. After surgery, radiation, chemo, and now immunotherapy he is doing well.
You and Jessica and simply beacons of light. ❤❤❤ Looking forward to seeing some cancer-fighting recipes coming out of your kitchen. 😉 Like Leonard Cohen wrote: “There’s a crack in everything, that’s how light gets in.”
Lol. I don't think I've ever seen you cook in the kitchen. I got hooked on you guys and your story. I live the fact that you just update. You don't pretend to live a life or be someone that your nor. I love you guys. I love the fact we only live one state apart. I do believe you can cook, however, life does get in the way and realistically people don't record themselves cooking. Don't you miss the nineties.? Good to see the fam. Elsa is looking good enough to eat!! Em❤
Great to see you looking so good, Brian. Glad you're recovering nicely. Would love to have seen/heard from Jessica but understand she's working and spending precious moments with Elsie. Wishing only the best for the Krock Fam!
I have been impatiently waiting for a new video. It has been long enough that I am now a bit worried. I’m hoping you both are simply busy with life and baby. I will keep checking back in.
My sister is on Keytruda and has tolerated it pretty well the last six months, and her tumors in her para-aortic lymph nodes have shrank a great deal. She mostly has fatigue the week after and loss of appetite. She also takes Lenvima, a targeted therapy. She has a rare, aggressive form of uterine cancer, Stage 3B.
Hi Brian, it sounds like you’ve had some positive news in the big picture. I’ve run a diagnostic oncology lab for many, many years and thought I’d chime in to expand on your FISH analysis you had done. It’s one of the tools relied upon to diagnose or help with prognostic indicators. Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization. Glad yours landed you in a favorable genetic marker classification 🎉
Thank you very much for this comment. I couldn't remember the test, but the doctor basically warned me that a positive result would have been quite bad. It was a huge relief to be negative.
A combo of WFPB, God, worship, and per scripture: a cheerful heart brings health and healing!! You are lookin' great! Been praying for you all and will continue!
God Bless you. At this stage of your journey and the specific nutrition requirements that survivors of kidney cancer or kidney disease have that are not typical, you should consult a nutritionist specialized in your condition to make sure you are eating the optimal amount of protein, carbs, and fats. I know that vegan diets may not necessarily be the best for renal failure nor diabetics with insulin insensitivity. I think the people who follow you and your family on this channel want you to do the best for you and if a vegan diet would cause you harm, don't do it. Please see a specialized nutritionist. You have a lovely family, you are a lovely person, and we are all praying for you.
So nice to see you and the family again. You are looking well and hopefully everyday you feel a little better. God will guide you as you make decisions regarding your health. God bless the Krock family and keep you safe in the days ahead 🕊
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Thank you for sharing this important update. You're both such a beautiful example of strength, love and positivity. ❤ 🙏 Given the limited treatment options, perhaps look into a metabolic oncon approach that includes targeted low toxicity cocktails. Many have impressive results by inhibiting and interrupting the fermentable fuels that feed CA. The diet is different from plant based, but the published research continues to be very promising. Functional MD M Hyman is discussing this approach and there are many others. 🙏🏻
Prof T Seyfried is phenomenal! He also has a channel...
Awesome attitude Brian ❤
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Brian you are such an inspiration. You and Jessica are beautiful souls and deserve health and happiness for each other and Elsie. I Love Bruce Cockburn too. Blessings and Healing always. 🙏🏻
I hope you friends are doing okay. I worry a little when you are too silent…
Same thought. 🙏😞
@@Mira20153 you would have thought there be an update with 105k subs hope there okay too
We sure miss our Krock’s and hope you are all doing well. Please check in! Everyone misses you!
I too am wondering how they are, since, they haven't posted anything in almost 3 months now!
@@11plus3The man has CANCER
My dad had renal cancer - he had his right kidney removed February 2001, no chemo. He’s now 80 yrs old and doing wonderful.
The margins are clear is music to the ear and no sentinel nodes and no FISH mutations!!! Yeah!!!! So happy for you!
Now you are officially "two Krocks, three kidneys." My son was diagnosed with stage 3B RCC renal cell carcinoma at 31 during the pandemic. He had a radical nephrectomy like Brian. He took his doctors advice seriously, he tries to walk daily, for the most part eats well, gave up soda, high sodium everything, and doesn't go out to eat much anymore. I can't wait to follow along on your journey and try some of your delicious recipes. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a long and healthy life with your sweet wife and daughter, you got this Brian!
My grandson goes in Tuesday to Mayo for two days of heart tests. He is 23 and a paramedic. Prayers.
Prayers
prayers for your grandson- from another paramedic!
Prayers offered!!! 🙏
Prayers.
🙏May God's will be done. He holds all believers in the palm of His mighty Hand. We are never alone. Hallelujah.
My mom had kidney cancer when she was about 60. She did fine. The immunotherapy wasn't around back then. Lived to 97! May you do as well!
Renal Carcinoma survivor here, you got this! My cancer was removed 16 years ago. I too had that feeling that everything was going to be alright, thank god that feeling turned out to be true.
But God gave you cancer.
I am a ovarian cancer survivor diagnosed in 2014, I have had kidney cancer for 2 1/2 years. I too had my left kidney removed and there is some cancer on my right kidney now. I pray for you and your family and your health issues. I know what both are you going through. I take one day at a time. Every day is a gift.God bless you!
You are a fighter 💪. Praying for you.
Sending you healing vibes❤
Praying that you beat this. Best of wishes to you.
Prayers for complete healing and a lifetime of being cancer-free. God's gotcha.
Sending you loving healing vibes too ❤
I was diagnosed with RCC immediately after the birth of my first child, when I was 22. Still here at 56. I had an open radical nephrectomy. Tumor was 8cm by 10cm. It was huge and had completely taken over the whole kidney. Evidently it was fat and happy as they feed on blood and I had all that extra blood due to pregnancy. I'm shocked that there still isn't advanced treatment. What they told you is exactly what they told me so many years ago! i wish you the absolute best. I've moved on to my 3rd cancer. Breast cancer, stage 3c. Hopefully I'll live many years after this one, too.
Can we please get an update???
My eldest brother has survived colon cancer ,esophageal cancer and a septic intestine.We totally believe that the power if prayer pulled him through all of these illnesses.
I love your positive attitude.Keep praying and trusting.
We love your family and this channel.God bless you all.🇨🇦💗
You and Jessica are shining examples of how love, fortitude and positivity see you through the most difficult of life's challenges. I have every confidence that both of you will be just fine and be around for a long time. My husband has been treated at Mayo-Rochester for the past three years and his stage 4 prostate cancer has been in remission for quite some time. His latest PSMA PET scan shows no signs of cancer! We are fortunate to have Mayo within a couple hours drive from us. We can't say enough good about them!
So happy to hear that your husband's PSA scan was negative! That's great news.
@ga6589
I am so happy to read your comment, your sharing the good news about your husband was what I needed to hear. My husband was just diagnosed two months ago with stage 4 Prostate cancer, and he is doing very well,his PSA has dropped from a 11 to 1.2 in just a few weeks, he is on hormones and about to start radiation soon. When I heard stage 4 I had a meltdown down, but he is going to a great hospital and has a wonderful team. I am going to show him your comment. Sending you my best, and I hope your husband will keep getting those great pet scan results 🙏❤️
@@christined2495
I know how this diagnosis can leave you feeling like you've been dropped off a cliff. But, I'm here to tell you that there is hope and survival rates are improving as the technology advances.
I highly recommend the TH-cam channel hosted by the Prostate Cancer Research Institute. They have given us a wealth of information along this journey. Dr. Eugene Kwon, from the Mayo Clinic, is one of their oncology/urology consultants and is an expert on the most up to date treatments for PC.
Best wishes to you and your husband! 🥰
You look great, Brian. My friend lost her kidney to cancer 20+ years ago. No treatment. She's alive and leading a healthy life every day in her 60s! YOU are in my prayers, and I believe that you will be healthy again!
As a nurse, it would an honor to have you as a patient. You are the people we do this work for 🎉🎉🎉
It hurts to see your sweet family hurting. We’ve been through similar things with both of us going through cancer treatments. We’ve been married 60 years so far, so there’s lots of hope and promise, the Lord be with you.
The Lord gave them cancer.
I went through breast cancer in 2019 and my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. It is so shocking when it happens to both of you! We are both doing well now. Cancer is a monster. I love your attitude. I had so much fear that I let it steal my joy. Now it’s in the rearview.
Retired RN perioperative and radiology. I totally agree with you. I believe your surgery was curative.
I am overwhelmed by what you and Jessica have endured these past couple of years. I sincerely hope that you both kick cancer’s a$$!! Much love . ❤️❤️
Couldn't of said it better ❤
I had bariatric surgery 6 months ago. It was the best way for me to lose the amount of weight I needed to lose. I’ve lost 90 pounds so far and am working to lose another 35-40. It is a tool not an end all. It is not cheating. The surgery was not that difficult. What you have gone through through already it will not be nearly as difficult. I was up and walking dogs in 4 days. I have read much about this subject and bariatric patients are overwhelmingly the most successful in sustained major weight loss . Not that everyone who has surgery are successful, like I said it is another tool. You have to work at it. And yes you can remain vegan-plant based.
Wondering how Brian is doing. Seems so long since we have heard from you guys.
My husband had kidney cancer 3 years ago ,had it removed .had regular scans ,is cancer free xx ...look positive xx .sending hugs xxx❤️
I love the lyrics from “Don’t Stop Praying”. Keep pounding on Heaven’s Door; Let your knees wear out the floor. Don’t stop believing;Mountains move with just a little faith, and your Father’s heard every single word you’re saying…so DON’T STOP PRAYING”. Love y’all so much!
My dad was voted patient of the year in 2023😂😂😂. He had a heart attack and is still with us! 77 years old, he had open heart surgery in December and is fully recovered! Praying your family is made cancer free❤❤❤.
That's awesome! I'd love to be patient of the year. 😆
You have beautiful eyes to match your beautiful character. Your skin and teeth look very healthy too. I know you are going to be fine, brave guy. Your girls need you and we need to see your cooking videos again before long.
@@KrocksInTheKitchen just a random act of kindness here. some things are just too "difficult" to say on here (if you know what I mean?) so pay close attention and write down the capital letters in the order that you see, understand?
Frogs Often Leap Lightly Over Water. WILLIAM has More Adventures by Keeping In Shape. Ostriches occasionally Need X-rays. Fish Often Rest Comfortably while Ants Navigate Complex Environments Rapidly. Cats Understand Rules Easily Sometimes.
many blessings. 👍
Keep kicking Brian. How can we not love you, Jessica and Elsie. You all rock!
My mom is petite, not overweight, always had a great diet: Mediterranean, fish, vegetables and she is battling stage IV colon cancer. She will now do radio therapy in the lungs and then will need a liver operation! Cancer totally sucks and is scary as crap! I am with you and Jessica in this fight! ❤ 🫶🏻from 🇵🇹
Oh no, that is heartbreaking. I know cancer can happen to anyone but when you hear it happens to someone like your mom doing everything right, it really doesn't seem fair. Hopefully, she has a full recovery.
You need to do research on what feeds cancer so that it grows, and what turns it off. Meat protein turns it on, plant protein turns it off. The former makes the body acidic, the latter, alkaline. An akaline body and blood turns cancer off, whereas as acidity, turns it on. You need to watch the videos on “The China Study” by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.
My husband has been on a Plant-Based diet since his Prostate cancer surgery, there has been no new cancers.
What we eat does make s difference. We humans can make our food taste good, with or without meat.
No cancer is a better choice.
My mom had colon cancer in 1976. They did the surgery including a hysterectomy. She just turned 91 last week. Cancer is not an automatic death sentence. She never limited foods, healthy or not. God kicks cancer back to the pit of...well 😊. Have a positive outlook positive words positive mind set on Jesus. You are loved and you matter.
Cancer feeds on sugar. Not meat.
@@courag1With respect, they don't "need to " do anything unless they choose to do it. As a cancer survivor, nothing piss#$ me off more than someone else saying (from their safe place) that "you need to do this" or "you need to do that".. From what I saw on this video, they have put their trust in their chosen methods of healing..and are happy with that. Be happy for them!!
Wow what are the odds of two young people being diagnosed with cancer in such a short time? Both of you are lovely people and appear to be great parents. I could tell in your face the weight loss from the footage of hospital to now. Prayers to you both
MYfather in law was dx with stage 4 renal cancer and given 18 months ish. He is still with us 7 years later and living a good life! I wish you healing and good health. You can do this!
I am trying to get back on track with my food so I am going to go back and watch some of your past videos to get some ideas. You guys have been through a lot. Keep hanging in there!
Battling breast cancer. Going through chemo sucks but is totally doable. I pray you continue to heal.
Twenty pounds down already! Fantastic Brian - keep it up, all will be well! Your little Elsie is beautiful!
Brian you’re a great communicator, thank you for sharing you’re progress🙏
It will be awesome to have you back in the Kitchen………..you’ve both had such a bad run (other than the beautiful Elsie) but it will be great to get back to what we all loved about your channel - Krocks in The Kitchen 💕
Renal cell cancer survivor here. It’s been 4 1/2 years since my partial nephrectomy, and I can say God was with me and guiding the whole process, I give Him all the glory! With His help, you’ve got this too!
Congratulations on your recovery! But it sounds like it was your medical team who was with you during the whole process, not any God. And for all the millions of Jews who were killed during the Holocaust, who were praying with all their might to live -- yet didn't -- where was God during all that? Was he busy working on something else during that whole torturous ordeal? I think with Bryan's skilled medical team, along with sticking to a whole-foods, entirely plant-based diet, he'll beat this thing. Just sayin'. 😃
Amen! 🙌🙏
When you are plant based people want to help you because they can see you trying to do the work. Just remember while working the body is great, everything is connected to the food. Best of luck for your whole family.
I know exactly how you feel Brian having had half of my right lung removed last February due to stage 1 cancer - follow up scan late July. Once my surgery was done I felt, and still do feel great. I’m excited about the future, excited about the next scan and loving life more than ever. We are survivors and we’ve got this. Keep healthy and remember also to get rest. Hugs from England. 🤗
Thank you both for sharing your life. I had no idea why I was so addicted to watching your videos and now I know why…Jessica I had to have bilateral ureteral stents placed for a procedure to do biopsies and figure out why I have had kidney pain for years and now with blood clots in my urine, your videos greatly helped me. Now I am having to face a diagnosis for which the treatment is a renal auto transplant, or me giving myself a kidney placed in a different spot. You two being vulnerable helps so many others and I think a but and pray for your family daily.
I’ve been to Mayo once before about 12 years ago and now I’m referred again.
I hope you and Jessica are doing OK!
I will be praying for you both. My husband has stage 4 cancer. He is on Keytruda. God is faithful!
Still checking in with you guys everyday .. hoping and praying all is going well .. God give you strength and healing ❤️🩹
I believe in the power of prayer 🙏 Sending you prayers for healing. I've been living with stage 4 thyroid cancer for 5 years. Prayers and my connection with our Lord has carried me, and I believe it is going to carry you too. May God richly bless you in your journey.
Did you get surgery ?
So excited for you Brian. Praise the Lord for answered prayer. He is faithful. And does deserve our praise. I have horseshoe kidneys. (Connected together, but work independently. In 2006 I discovered my own tumor on the left kidney. Only because my horseshoe kidney is placed under my ribcage not in my lower back. Laying in bed one night I began palpitating my uper stomach and discovered the tumor. The Lord put all this in motion. My Dr., a great friend, Christian, immediately had a strategy after some imaging. The tumor was totally encapsulated all margines were clear. He didn't want to take the whole kidney and mess with separating the kidneys. God saved my life.
I'm so happy for your testimony. Proverbs 3:5&6. A Don Moen chorus🎶. "I am the Lord that healeth thee, I am the Lord your Healer...I sent my Word and healed your disease, I am the Lord your Healer"🎶
❤🙏😇 Bev R. St. Peters, MO
Amen! 🙌🙏
Fantastic mindset! Me-2.5 years survivor and still going. You got this!
I started following you guys when Jessica was diagnosed with cancer and as a fellow believer, have kept you in my prayers. I'm encouraged to see how the Lord has taken care of you both. You have been through quite a lot. I hope the best for you!
What a witness for Christ my friend! Someone or more than 1 person will come to accept Christ because of y’all’s journey. God is smiling down on you. We don’t get to choose how God wants to use us but Brian, you are a beacon of light for everyone on your channel to see! Thank you for your faith walk and the example you are being!
Faith over Fear 🙂
I hope you are all doing well and will be back soon!
Praying for you all for really solid healing - God has a very important plan and purpose for your lives, all of you. Much love.
So glad that you are on the other side of the surgery. Keeping you all in our prayers!
I'm so glad you've made it through surgery and recovery and are feeling good enough to post an update! I've been praying for all three of you and hoping for the best. Last year, your videos about Jessica's cancer journey were very helpful to me - she's about six months ahead of me in that journey. Last May I found out I had stage 4c ovarian cancer. I have been so lucky, my chemo all went well, then the debulking surgery, an intense and complication-filled recovery, then my final series of chemo. My surgeon is amazing, and my oncologist and medical team are awesome, and I feel better today than I have in years. I've gone to a whole food, fully plant-based diet, and have about 120lbs to lose as I gain fitness and better health. I will be thinking of you on your fitness and health journey as I am on mine, and hope and pray for you and Jessica and Elsie to have more joy in each other and life as each day comes. Thank you for sharing. When the challenging moments come, remember Phillipians 4:6-7.
🙏💐🤗I'm a cancer survivor too. God is so faithful I never had to walk alone. He was always with me. To God be the glory.
As a sister-in-Christ 2 Cor 4:16-18 has been a blessing during the past year when I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer! Always good to see you and Jessica and Elsie! Thank you for the update! Prayers 💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏
Thirty year survivor here. You’ve got this! Hugs and prayers. ❤
🎉Awesome.
Nurses love to see happy babies! New life in the midst of the struggle going on in all the rooms on their floor brings out the love in every one!
I am very sorry to hear of your health issues. I would like to say I have been hearing things about turbo cancer as well as other conditions following the c v shot. I believe it has caused way more harm than good. I hope you get better soon and enjoy that beautiful family you have.
@thevictorianedge5465 "Turbo cancer" is not a real phenomenon and has been debunked as a conspiracy theory. There are many long-term health conditions linked to actual covid infection (look up 'long covid') that are real and valid. Please do more research into what you're reading online.
Thank you for sharing Brian, and please know that many of your subscribers will be on the health journey with you so there is lots of support here for you when you need it. I was recently diagnosed with a chronic form of leukemia that I only learned about based on one single number on my annual bloodwork. One number and my entire life has changed. I also battle my weight and promised myself that I was not going to help the cancer cells defeat me because of poor eating habits and nutrition. I had a dream the night after I was diagnosed where these little cartoon cancer cells were hiding out in my blood and bone marrow and every time I put something in my mouth they got exited, hoping I was eating something that would help them get stronger. I envisioned their reaction when all they got was a salad with lots of green leavy vegetables and healthy grains and proteins, with a homemade dressing with no added sugar. They then waited for dessert in hopes of getting something good and all they got was some greek yogurt with frozen berries. They were SO DISAPPOINTED that I didn't give them anything to use against me. As for exercise, I imagine them encouraging me to lay on the couch "resting," watching TV or playing on my computer so that I am "taking it easy" and they can take advantage of my sedentary state. My goal is to show them that I am in charge and am determined to get the rest of my body as strong and fit as possible, so that it is on my side and fighting them with me. All that being said, I also thought of it as not wanting to necessarily get angry and wage war against them because I am in a "watch and wait" stage for however long and I want to peacefully coexist and have them get lazy and weak with nothing to do. I just wanted to share that with you because it truly has been a game changer for me. Putting a cartoon picture to the cancer cells helped me make them real in my head since I can't see them and I don't currently have any noticeable symptoms, and has also helped me curb the fear and anxiety that the C word brings. Wishing you the very best!!!
Thinking about y’all and hoping everything is going good. Praying for you 🙏
As soon as I saw you I knew you had lost weight. Your face is healthy looking again. You are a lovely person. I am not a believer but I support people who use their faith to improve their lives and people around them. Glad to hear you are going back into the kitchen! Loved your recipes and trying them out. Big hugs to you Brian!
Prayers continue for full recovery, Brian and for Jessica and Elsie! Our God is an awesome God and He neither slumbers nor sleeps- He allows us to rest in Him as His children!
Your positive attitude has a very positive impact on healing and you have so many lovely positive things in your life that will also contribute. So here’s to you! And good luck and God’s love. You got this!
I adopted a child who is 50 years younger than me. (She was a foster placement who basically and happily never left). I approach every health issue with a simple: Dr! This kid cannot lose another parent. I cannot die yet. Now that we are clear, carry on.
She is 14 this summer. We are near the finish line. Of course now I wanna be grandma to her future kids so maybe we pushin the finish line out a bit.
That strong desire to stay alive for someone pulls weight. You got this.
I’m confused.
How can this possibly happen to the two sweetest, hard working and determined people?!?!?!? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
mRNA?
Brian your faith and attitude today have warmed my heart. Best of luck to you in your health endeavors. Know that I will be following your progress and sending prayers for your continued strength. (Jeannine from Maine)
So glad the surgery is behind you. You and Jessica have the best Healer and Great Physician working on your behalf! Its wonderful that you two have your faith! Little Elsie is so pretty and looks to be so sweet natured. What a little blessing!! ❤
Praise God you guys are doing good. Been following you all since your ovarian cancer and mine will finish second rounds of chemo. God has us in his arms.
Amen! God is so faithful. He carried me through my uterine cancer during the COVID era when only the patient was allowed in the hospital and clinic. 🙏 for you. ❤
I am looking forward to seeing you cooking in the kitchen again. I know you believe in the power of prayer and I will be praying for all of you! The baby is precious!
Hey, haven’t heard from you in a while. Makes us worried. Hoping you are just taking time to heal. Miss you and Jessica.
Any time you put out a new video, yt pops you right up to the top of my feed. I like that they know how much I love the Krock family. I'm so glad you are doing so well, Brian, and big congratulations on having already lost 20 pounds!
Your positive attitude helps me. I can get burnt out with all my medical things I have to deal with. I dodged cancer twice in 7 years. When you do get to the other side of surgeries. You realize how much you can handle.
Your video was so uplifting today. Oh and yes. The positive good news as well. Believers have a depth of knowledge I trust only comes from the Father. Prayers continue.
Your strength...courage...great attitude...this is Grace, and I am so blessed to witness it in your lives. May the Lord bless you all ABOVE all you could ask or think for bringing such glory to His name
Was thinking about the Krocks today and no news. Wondering if Brian decided did the adjunct treatment and how everyone is doing. Hope things are going well and look forward to update.
Glad you’re fine, as well as the family. The last thing on your mind should be posting for us “Krock Heads “. We’re glad you’re positive & strong. That’s what’s important👍🏾👍🏽👍💕💕💕💕💕💕!!!(I have a few favorite channels and yours is at the top. Thanks for sharing.🌷)
So good to see you all. God bless you, as you have blessed us.
There are miraculous recoveries all the time! I have type 1 diabetes. I've had it since age 13. I am now 59yrs old, and other than stage 2 kidney disease, I have no other complications. When I say this, I mean it with my whole heart. I would want a cure for cancer before any others. I am also an RN, you and your wife are the best patients. Taking care of people and making a positive difference in their lives gives a wonderful feeling beyond belief! Praying for you both!❤
What a wonderful positive attitude. You will do well Brian.
My husband 45 years old had his right kidney removed two years this august. Clear cell renal carcinoma. Praying for Brian and family
Sending prayers for your full recovery. You look great and your outlook sounds great. You and Jessica have a beautiful family. God is GOOD! 🙏
❤️ you can do this! I like to look at everything I’m thinking about consuming as either a Bullet or a Blessing. I wish the universe to rain blessings upon you & your family! 🥰
What a beautiful couple. Elsie is so lucky to have parents like you, and she is so beautiful.
Hi Brian and Jessica. Thankyou Brian for being so transparent about your cancer journey. You and Jessica have been thru a lot and I feel God will continue to walk with you all all the days of your lives . Elsie has grown so much and is so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm so happy that you posted something for us ❤ Your baby girl Elsie is SOOOOOOO beautiful 😍 I'm praying for you to be there for Jessica and Elsie for years to come 💖 You both have been thru so much and become stronger because of it 😊 Keep us updated on how you all are doing ; your faces have been missed 😘
Father is the great comforter and counsel 🙏
That he is. 🙂
Praise the Lord Jesus
Hope you're doing well
Hi Brian, I am with you too in that I started to lose weight in 2015 when my mother died and I have yo-yo’d plenty. I know what healthy eating is and how good I feel but I have not yet achieved the level I’ve always wanted to. A few months ago for me I injured my right knee. It hurts so bad to walk and I work on my feet eight hours a day. That amount of pain is what motivated me to say enough enough you need to finish this you need to do this. I’m 61 years old. I would like to enjoy my later years, especially when I retire. I’d like to be able to travel and go on hikes. So I’ll be with you on this journey. I have lost some weight in the past month. One of the first things I’ve noticed is when you’re eating healthy the cravings go away, and the obsession to eat more has been lifted. it’s staying with the plan. That’s always been my downfall so maybe we can figure it out together with the amazing community of people that have gathered here.
It is so good to see all three of you! Your daughter and talking to you, adorable! Brian universal, positive energy and thoughts your way. You can do this! I have 2 terminal diseases that I have been dealing with for several years now. I maintain my attitude that I have had my entire adult life. We all have an expiration date stamped on us. The way I look at my health issues is I know for me, my time is short so I don't take a day for granted. I make them count! You are doing the same, great attitude that both of you have.
Thank you for the update; I am so glad you are doing well. I'm also wowed by the commentors who had positive outcomes following renal cancer. My spouse is just finishing up immunotherapy to treat stage 4 lung cancer that metastasized to his brain. After surgery, radiation, chemo, and now immunotherapy he is doing well.
You and Jessica and simply beacons of light. ❤❤❤ Looking forward to seeing some cancer-fighting recipes coming out of your kitchen. 😉 Like Leonard Cohen wrote: “There’s a crack in everything, that’s how light gets in.”
Lol. I don't think I've ever seen you cook in the kitchen. I got hooked on you guys and your story. I live the fact that you just update. You don't pretend to live a life or be someone that your nor. I love you guys. I love the fact we only live one state apart. I do believe you can cook, however, life does get in the way and realistically people don't record themselves cooking. Don't you miss the nineties.? Good to see the fam. Elsa is looking good enough to eat!! Em❤
Great to see you looking so good, Brian. Glad you're recovering nicely. Would love to have seen/heard from Jessica but understand she's working and spending precious moments with Elsie. Wishing only the best for the Krock Fam!
I have been impatiently waiting for a new video. It has been long enough that I am now a bit worried. I’m hoping you both are simply busy with life and baby. I will keep checking back in.
So glad to see y'all. May Jesus bless you and keep you and shine his light upon you and your family ❤️✝️
My sister is on Keytruda and has tolerated it pretty well the last six months, and her tumors in her para-aortic lymph nodes have shrank a great deal. She mostly has fatigue the week after and loss of appetite. She also takes Lenvima, a targeted therapy. She has a rare, aggressive form of uterine cancer, Stage 3B.
Hi Brian, it sounds like you’ve had some positive news in the big picture. I’ve run a diagnostic oncology lab for many, many years and thought I’d chime in to expand on your FISH analysis you had done. It’s one of the tools relied upon to diagnose or help with prognostic indicators. Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization. Glad yours landed you in a favorable genetic marker classification 🎉
Thank you very much for this comment. I couldn't remember the test, but the doctor basically warned me that a positive result would have been quite bad. It was a huge relief to be negative.
A combo of WFPB, God, worship, and per scripture: a cheerful heart brings health and healing!! You are lookin' great! Been praying for you all and will continue!
God's got you brother ,blessings ,we are rooting for you
It’s a blessings how 3 souls came into this life to support each other on this human journey! How wonderful
, blessings
It is great to see you , it's been a bit and that's understandable . You look very good ,very healthy !! May God keep.blessing you and your family ❤
God Bless you. At this stage of your journey and the specific nutrition requirements that survivors of kidney cancer or kidney disease have that are not typical, you should consult a nutritionist specialized in your condition to make sure you are eating the optimal amount of protein, carbs, and fats. I know that vegan diets may not necessarily be the best for renal failure nor diabetics with insulin insensitivity. I think the people who follow you and your family on this channel want you to do the best for you and if a vegan diet would cause you harm, don't do it. Please see a specialized nutritionist. You have a lovely family, you are a lovely person, and we are all praying for you.
I believe Jimmy Carter took Keytruda for his brain cancer years ago. So good to hear from you. God bless you and keep you safe.
So nice to see you and the family again. You are looking well and hopefully everyday you feel a little better. God will guide you as you make decisions regarding your health. God bless the Krock family and keep you safe in the days ahead 🕊
Brian, you look healthy, happy, and cheerful!