update
Dear Ones,
Just a short note to assure you about Katy. She took the Temodar (chemo in the form of pills) Wednesday , Thursday, Friday and Saturday without incident. No rashes. No swelling. No itching. Evidently Motexafin was the culprit. We do not know what the treatment plan will be for September; she has a MRI scheduled along with an exam by the NeuroOncologist right after Labor Day.
Since she didn't have to go the clinic for infusions Katy flew to San Diego on Friday to join Heather, Dallas, Kit, Wayne and many other friends for a weekend on the beach! Don't worry- there were 3 nurses in the group. Her fatigue seems to have lessened. Thank you, Lord for refreshing sunshine, ocean breezes and sandy beaches.
Love,
Patty and Rick
Just a short note to assure you about Katy. She took the Temodar (chemo in the form of pills) Wednesday , Thursday, Friday and Saturday without incident. No rashes. No swelling. No itching. Evidently Motexafin was the culprit. We do not know what the treatment plan will be for September; she has a MRI scheduled along with an exam by the NeuroOncologist right after Labor Day.
Since she didn't have to go the clinic for infusions Katy flew to San Diego on Friday to join Heather, Dallas, Kit, Wayne and many other friends for a weekend on the beach! Don't worry- there were 3 nurses in the group. Her fatigue seems to have lessened. Thank you, Lord for refreshing sunshine, ocean breezes and sandy beaches.
Love,
Patty and Rick
posted by Neighborhood Ministries | 8/14/2005 08:22:00 PM
13 Comments:
Woohoo!!
Yay for beach getaways and for no reactions to the Temador!
I will now dance a jig in my cubicle. :)
Love Kirsten
Yayyyy!!! (Not to be outdone by my kid...) Julie gave me the San Diego beach update Saturday...hope you had a wonderful and restful time, Katy. Patty and Amy, hoping to see you Friday at some point.
As always, you are in my prayers. Love, miriam :)
I'm glad that the kinks are getting worked out of your treatment plan. Hopefully things will continue to get smoother.
Yay for the beach!! I've always felt there's nothing like some sunshine and a beach to make you feel better:)
You are all constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Alice
Thank the Lord for treatment options--especially for one with no adverse side effects!
The beach . . . what a way to celebrate!
Thank you for bringing us good news, especially about the apparent compatability of the new drug.
I can just picture Katy stretched out enjoying the sounds and breeze, with frequent "checks" by her nurse companions.
God bless all of you.
The Robertsons
Sand, Sun, Water, Chick-mates...sounds like GOOD MEDICINE! Continuing to pray for all of the Reel clan...Philippians 1:6, Sherry Gray
Hi Reels:
How wonderful to read the great update on Katy. There is nothing better for body and soul than a San Diego getaway in the middle of August in Phoenix.
Know that we continue to pray daily and think of all of you.
Hugs and blessings for your day
Fred and Kathy Ost
Katy I am so glad for the good news. I am sad though that you were in California and I didn't get to see you. Just wanted to say hello. I hope to talk to you soon.
Love Jenny
Hi Patty and All,
I am glad to read that things are starting to go more smoothly. I am sorry about the problems she had with the trials. It is wonderful to think of Katy relaxing on a beach with friends. Much love always, Julia
Katy and the gang-
Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you guys. Glad to hear that you got that whole mexafin pill figured out!! Yikes, glad you don't have to go through that mess any more.
Hope you're feeling well and had a blast in cali w/ your friends!!
Sending you lots of love, hugs, prayers and kisses.
Continue your strength and smiling big!! Love you always pretty girl!
Love always-Cousin Ash
Dear Katy,
You've been on my mind more lately so I have been praying more. So glad you got some R&R at the beach! You deserve it! We'll keep praying for you and a complete healing as well as endurance during this process!
Love,
Mary Anne Emch
Hi Katy, Glad to hear that the treatments are becoming more tolerable. Also glad to hear that you got some beach time. If you need some more you are always welcome here. September at the Jonathon Club at the Santa Monica beach isn't a bad way to spend some time.
Scott and his family were sorry to have missed you but was glad to spend time with your Mom.
Life is a real mystery sometimes. Before I semiretired I did a lot of merger work with health care companies. I was recently contacted by two biotechs that are merging to help them integrate their operations. Both have multiple new break through immunotherapy cancer therapies in clinical clinical trials that are incredibly exciting. They also have an AIDS and a hepitis B products. Part of the reason that I have agreed to work with them is because of you and your Aunt Sue and that thier products have such potential to help people.
We are going to chicago for Labor Day and then I will be in Indianapolis for a short one day board meeting the following week. I'll give your Dad and Frenchy a call.
Aunt Sue says hello and that you are in her thoughts everyday.
Say hi to your family-tell Amy that I need her e-mail to send her the specification.
Love,
Uncle Chuck
Great weather and the wonders of nature.You are all in our prayers of thankfulness as well as healing. The joy of each day fillsour heart. These are the good days - it does a body good to remember that!
Bill is editing parts of our son, Greg's, novel. We celebrate with you and him as well. Love and hugs, Carol and Bill Wright
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