Saturday, March 28, 2009

Thursday's Chemo (NEXT TO LAST!!! yipeeeee!)

Emily has been home for almost a week so she was able to go with Laura to chemo. She goes back to San Francisco on Sunday.

Thursday they began the day with a latte from a local coffee shop then headed to the hospital where they were cheerily greeted by everyone -- staff and patients. Even the front desk knew her name without her telling her name or signing in.

In spite of all the cooking and eating she's done lately, she still lost five pounds. Not a concern to any of her doctors.

Her INR count is still too low so they made another adjustment with the Coumadin.

This time, she did not have the research drug, Avastin, because her body needs to get ready for surgery in May. (Something she DOES NOT want to do. Prayers for that would be appreciated.)

After seeing Dr. Jani, they discovered that the pharmacy was short-staffed and that they would be waiting a while. So, they went to get something to eat and then waited some more.

Laura is amazed at the strength she sees in the cancer patients each time she goes for treatment. Some of them can hardly walk, but they're positive and pleasant and interested in each other's lives. It's a source of encouragement to her each time.

We're thankful that she only has one more chemo to go...
We're also thankful for the people who read this blog. Please take a minute to sign your name if you've read this entry. (We're just curious who's "stopping by.")

Thank you so much for what you do for Laura.

8 comments:

Deb Bruner said...

Good to know there is only one chemo treatment left. We are hoping to make it to see Footloose tonight if the weather get better.

Spook said...

Hey, Laura! I confess to stalking your blog. Carol W.

Carrie said...

Thanks, y'all, for stopping by.

Renee Collins said...

Hey Laura, great news! See you soon.

Unknown said...

Good to hear just one more chemo treatment left. Looking forward to each anniversary.

Unknown said...

Hey, Laura. Learned of your quest on the Kindle Boards and have followed your progress. Looking good, lady. I now a 4 year survivor. Best wishes. Julie

Tobi said...

:) love you!

Dad and Mom said...

WE have been praying for you and your family all these months. And we will continue to be thinking of you for the next chapter - surgery, etc. What a wonderful family you are part of!!

Love from Peggy and Joe