A Big Day Today......
Linda started this day with a lot of apprehension...she felt like things weren't right ....and that everything would be postponed.....
Linda did her 17th day of radiation first....not much to report...things went well...her cough is attributed to the smoke in the Sisters area from the big fire..so back on the cough syrup she goes...
Today Linda met with the Medical Oncologist for the first time since the beginning of things....she was nervous about what he would say....and he said everything was going well and she was progressing well. He spent quite a bit of time explaining what they were trying to do and that it was a very agressive treatment and he thought she was weathering it well...he indicated he didn't want to back off as this was her best shot at a cure. He also explained about the 21 day treatment cycles after the radiation was completed and felt at this point that she could begin those cycles 2 weeks after radiation was completed. He did expect her to be neutropenic again...our hope is that it does not delay any more radiation sessions.
The Oncologist then sent Linda in for her chemo ...and indicated he would run in and stop things if her blood test results weren't good.....to make a long story short..the blood was just fine....so Linda did the double dose of chemicals with hydration in between..a long day which she weathered well....she does a single chemical (VP 16) tomorrow through Saturday (yes..now Saturday) and finishes next Monday with another long day of double chemicals...
Son Jeff came by and spent time with his Mom....See two smiling faces below..
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The Oncologist said he was going to come up with a bumper sticker for Linda's car...letting folks know she is a "model patient"
Dave
5 comments:
WOW it took me forever to catch up since I have been gone.... I am so glad that I had the chance to talk to you today... twice:)
I love you so much and I admire you! YOU are absolutely gorgeous inside and out... I want you to know you are in my thoughts everyday.
Jillian and I love the picture of you and Jim... He loves you so much, and it is so wonderful to see both of your eyes twinkle.. Jillian said, my dad is so lucky he has such a great mom! I thought I was going to cry...
We love you both and hope to come and see you soon!
Julie, Jillian and Family
Hi from Seattle - we are back from camping over labor day weekend and I've caught up on the blog. I think you look great in all your pictures. Your blog is as inspiring as ever and it is so wonderful to see how many people love you as it is obvious in their comments alone. I'm glad you are having lots of visitors - let us know when you have a slow spot in your busy social calendar and we'd love to come down and visit. We'll be sending some new pictures soon.
Love, Chris, Wendy and Taigen
Linda, again and again you look great bald or not. How can someone going through all that look so beautiful. I know it is your determination and great genes.
Jeff looks great. It has been a long time since we have seen him. Thanks for the picture. Keep up the great job!!!!!
Love, Janet
Linda and Dave -
Kelly B. forwarded your blog to me. I am sorry to hear of your health but am wishing you all the best.
My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
"The Ford Lady"
-Susan
Dearborn, MI
Hi Linda,
I have been on a working frenzy but that does not mean I have not thought of you. And I have passed on to many about how courageous, beautiful and feisty you continue to be. Glad the news from the doctor is positive.
You look great! and clearly you are loved deeply by so many. And thought of by many more than you know.
I am going out of town again. This trip will include my 50th high school reunion (Yikes) in Reno and then after visiting with friends for a few extra days I move on to work in San Diego.
Many hugs and good wishes,
Bev Foster
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