April 20, 2016
Greetings all-
Time continues to move at warp speed for us…………I last updated most of you on Saturday morning from Susan and Manfred’s home after the miracle Friday appointment at The Knight Cancer Institute at OSHU in Portland. I have communicated with some of you individually since then so pardon the repeat information.
The appointment with Dr. Bears and his team was incredible! Simply stated they ‘had their act together’ and were totally ‘on it’ for us. Not only did we design a comprehensive treatment plan (subject to modification if those pesky tumor cells are able to out maneuver us), but we feel completely educated and confident. We started hormone treatment (4/15). We start chemotherapy today (4/20). Treatments (every 3 to 4 weeks) should last for about 18 weeks. Additionally there is a second and third line of defense loosely in place if needed.
Finally, blood tests indicate all in order including healthy liver function and Xray of lungs looks good!
Again, support, compassion and concern is all around us and optimism continues to abound. You all ROCK and we are PSYCHED!
So it goes,
M & L