Our family thought a nice way to get updates on my mom's treatment and progress would be through her very own blog. This way family and friends can drop her a line of encouragement after she begins her chemotherapy in approximately two weeks. Currently, she is still ocassionally working and trying to manage all her doctors appoinments, while still recovering from the masectomy and lymphedema. Needless to say she gets overwhelmed and tired. I know she has been so grateful for family, friends, co-workers, business associates, members of the community, etc. who have been inquiring about her health and praying for her recovery. Through this blog, everyone can be updated on her status, as you may be leary of calling her after treatment begins.
Currently, we know that her PET scan came back with no sign of cancer spreading beyond her right breast and underarm lymph nodes (wonderful news!). Her treatment plan will consist of three months aggressive chemotherapy followed by three months of radiation. This should all begin in approximately two weeks. Prior to treatment, she will have a procedure to receive a port (out-patient on 2/17/09), and she will be having to consult her many doctors to make sure her general health concerns are all met.
On behalf of my family, I want to thank all well-wishers and those praying for my mother's recovery. She means the world to us and we could not get through this without all the love and support we've received.
Love,
Emily Jo
Currently, we know that her PET scan came back with no sign of cancer spreading beyond her right breast and underarm lymph nodes (wonderful news!). Her treatment plan will consist of three months aggressive chemotherapy followed by three months of radiation. This should all begin in approximately two weeks. Prior to treatment, she will have a procedure to receive a port (out-patient on 2/17/09), and she will be having to consult her many doctors to make sure her general health concerns are all met.
On behalf of my family, I want to thank all well-wishers and those praying for my mother's recovery. She means the world to us and we could not get through this without all the love and support we've received.
Love,
Emily Jo
4 comments:
Theresa,
Keep your chin up! You are woman, lets hear you ROAR. Thinking of you often.
Love,
Ellen
theresa, i know connie has been updating you that you have our thoughts and our prayers. its hard. we can honestly say we know what you are going thru. you have the right attitude and a super support team. YOU WILL BE FINE!!!!!!
xoxoxo
kathy johns betty rajskub (cousin and aunt)
Teresa, Your lovely Emily is simply beautiful love. Thankfully she created this blog. Below are words from Maya Angelou that I think fit you & this situation. Another thought...with your creative ability perhaps several delightful "duerags" (not sure of spelling) might be fun at those times a wig is unsuitable.
Kudos
To those
Who dare
To look at life
With humor,
Determination,
And
Respect. Maya Angelou
(there is more)
I admire the way you live with such spirit and conviction.
You inspire me.
You make me think.
You make me laugh.
You make me proud
and....
A woman in harmony with her spirit (that's YOU)
Is like a river flowing.
She goes where she will without pretense
And arrives at her destination,
Prepared to be herself and only herself.
Maya Angelou
Much love and caring, Marie
You know who you are,
Where you have come from,
And where you are going.
You show such grace and assurance,
And I am glad to know you.
Be well quickly. We need YOU and DRAPES. Marie
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