First of all, thank you so much for everyone that came out to the benefit for Mom. It was truly amazing to see so many people that attended. I was more than overwhelmed and it's not even me :)! Mom & Tim were speechless after so many of you came to give your time, talents, money, and overall encouragement. It's amazing this community what it can do when people are in need! Finally, words can't explain the gratitude we all feel after such a successful event. A more in-depth thank you will be coming from Sharon & Tim in the next few days!
This past Monday, Mom receive the results from her latest scan. Unfortunately, the cancer has began to outsmart the current treatment. Some of the tumors grew and some of them did decrease in size. This means that her treatment is keeping some of the cancer in check, but these results are a strong indication that it is time to change her treatment plan again. This change will be almost completely new to her. Although this is not what we had prayed for, the doctors ensure us that a more drastic change in the treatment will work (and hopefully for much longer than this last slight adjustment in her chemo-mixture).
For the next 2 treatments, Mom will continue w/ the current regimen and will make the change to the new treatment following Tara's wedding. Unfortunately, the major side effect from this new drug causes acne-like symptoms or a red rash that can occur on your face, neck, or shoulders. Keeping Mom's quality of life as pleasant as possible so important for her spirits and will to keep fighting.
Please keep her in your prayers!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
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