Week of February 17th

Nancy and I were able to go to Florida this past week for a little break with some friends. She did very well traveling as we had to connect through Atlanta and we weren't sure how the connecting flight was going to work out, but everything went fine.

We had a great time and the weather was perfect. Time flew by and we could have easily spent another week or two before resuming this journey, but we had to get back. It was nice to know she didn't have to return for more chemo.

On Tuesday 2/26 we meet with the radiation doctor to set things up for the post surgery radiation treatments.

The surgery is set for Thursday March 7th and Nancy just wants to get that phase over with and move on.

Thanks for all of the prayers, food, gift cards and support we have received.

Bob

Week of February 10th

This was week two after the final chemo treatment.  There were still some residual effects from the chemo, mainly fatigue and some bone pain in the chest. The shot received on Saturday to stimulate the bone marrow and get the white blood count up makes have chest pain.

Unfortunately her eyesight is still effected by the chemo so her vision is hazy. she had to stop taking the medication for her eyes when she went on chemo. The eye doctor told her she would have to wait until after surgery and radiation to start back up. In the meantime she has to live with the hazy eyesight. She is obviously very disappointed.

She wants to get the surgery and radiation over with and move on. The good news is the chemo is over.

Thanks again for the prayers and thoughts.

Bob

Week of February 3rd

This was the first week after chemo number six (final). While it is exciting to have this phase finally over, this week seemed particularly rough on Nancy.

She had many sleepless nights and no real appetite. Towards the weekend she started to feel a little better and hopes the worst is over.

Next phase is the surgery which is scheduled for March 7th.

We cannot say thank you enough for all of the prayers, support and generosity through this difficult time.

Bob

Week of January 27th

This was week three after chemo #5 and Nancy felt a little better. She was able to get out of the house a few times for a little while. The doctor recommended IV fluids all three weeks in between chemo and Nancy is able to do that herself which is very convenient.

Friday 2/1 was chemotherapy number six and final. We know the week following is always rough; with little sleep, fatigue, no appetite and generally feeling lousy. However, it is a great feeling that the chemo phase is finally over and she just has to get through the next week before she'll start feeling better.

The nurse practitioner confirmed again that the tumor is almost gone. There were some lite moments Friday as our daughters treated the oncology team with several dozen Servati's pastries. These were well received and much appreciated :)

After the chemo was completed (usually a four hour process), the nurses presented Nancy with a cake and sang to her celebrating the last treatment. We can't  say enough about the care she received from all at the oncology unit at Christ Hospital.

Her surgery (bilateral mastectomy) is scheduled for March 7th. Three or four weeks after the surgery she begins radiation; five days a week for six weeks.

 We continue to have friends bring dinners and one friend who drops off a thoughtful gift every Tuesday.  All the thoughtfulness, prayers, visits, cards and meals have helped Nancy keep her spirits up during this rough period

Thanks to all from our entire family.

Bob