Nancy started Cycle Three of Chemo on the 24th. She also had the Zometa...so it was a 6 hour session. She was very tired on Saturday and Sunday.....but no pain and she spent time on the deck. So she has this Thursday and next Thursday to complete Cycle Three. A PET scan is scheduled for July 15th. The PET scan will determine if Nancy has a Cycle Four of chemo or not. It yes, it starts on the 23rd. If no, she will get a rest of a few weeks, then radiation starts.
The cards, calls, and prayers are amazing. Thanks for all the help and support on this journey.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
June 21st Update
Nancy had two visits to Holy Family Emergency Room last Thursday and Friday. She has had a reaction/delayed reaction on one of the meds (or two meds are reacting to each other). The first visit was 3 hours, the second was 6. Nancy had severe chest pains on the second visit. This was not from her heart. All blood numbers were good... the Docs said this can happen and they do not know which drugs were the cause. Nancy is tired but doing better. This week she will take it easy.....as Round Three of chemo starts Thursday. Thank you all for your wonderful support!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
A note from Nancy
Hi, it's Mike again!
I'm sitting on the back deck with Mom and Dad in Spokane, drinking coffee and taking in the beautiful sun. Mom wanted to communicate that she's not been on e-mail or facebook lately, so if you've reached out to her, please don't be offended by her lack of response.
Thanks for your continued support, prayers and understanding.
-Mike
I'm sitting on the back deck with Mom and Dad in Spokane, drinking coffee and taking in the beautiful sun. Mom wanted to communicate that she's not been on e-mail or facebook lately, so if you've reached out to her, please don't be offended by her lack of response.
Thanks for your continued support, prayers and understanding.
-Mike
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Seattle Fundraisers for 3-Day Walk
Hi Everyone! It's Mike...
Since Mom was diagnosed last August, I joined a team and am currently training and fundraising for the upcoming 60-mile Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure in Seattle this September. Komen is a leader in the fight against breast cancer and has raised more than $1.5 billion for research, education and health services. The 60-mile walk is its flagship fundraiser with each participant contributing at least $2,300 in funds.
Our first team fundraiser is this week and I wanted to drop you a quick note to share a few details in case you can make it:
Today and tomorrow, Sazerac Restaurant in Hotel Monaco (4th and Spring in Seattle)will donate 20 percent of your total bill to our team. All you have to do is mention our team name, “Breast Friends” during breakfast, lunch or dinner and Sazerac will support our team’s commitment to raising more than $13,000! So far we are about one-third of the way to our goal and have much more to raise!
Also, by mentioning our name to your server, you’ll receive a coupon for 20 percent off an upcoming visit to Sazerac.
If this week doesn’t work for you, we have another event next week at Kylie’s Chicago Pizza in Fremont on Wednesday, June 23. From 5:00-10:00 pm, Kylie’s will donate 50 percent of dinner sales to “Breast Friends.”
Thank you all for the many ways you support our family and I hope if you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a meal or drinks with friends or family in the next few days that your plans include Sazerac. They’ve been a fantastic partner and are very supportive of local causes.
You can find more information about our team online on our Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114062375305304&index=1#!/group.php?gid=105456446151513&ajaxpipe=1&__a=4
Or, if you feel led to donate, please do so by visiting our team page on the Susan G. Komen site:
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/SeattleEvent2010?pg=team&fr_id=1471&team_id=119800.
And please tell your friends and family – as you know, word of mouth is the best way to share news about a great cause or event!
God Bless,
Mike
Since Mom was diagnosed last August, I joined a team and am currently training and fundraising for the upcoming 60-mile Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure in Seattle this September. Komen is a leader in the fight against breast cancer and has raised more than $1.5 billion for research, education and health services. The 60-mile walk is its flagship fundraiser with each participant contributing at least $2,300 in funds.
Our first team fundraiser is this week and I wanted to drop you a quick note to share a few details in case you can make it:
Today and tomorrow, Sazerac Restaurant in Hotel Monaco (4th and Spring in Seattle)will donate 20 percent of your total bill to our team. All you have to do is mention our team name, “Breast Friends” during breakfast, lunch or dinner and Sazerac will support our team’s commitment to raising more than $13,000! So far we are about one-third of the way to our goal and have much more to raise!
Also, by mentioning our name to your server, you’ll receive a coupon for 20 percent off an upcoming visit to Sazerac.
If this week doesn’t work for you, we have another event next week at Kylie’s Chicago Pizza in Fremont on Wednesday, June 23. From 5:00-10:00 pm, Kylie’s will donate 50 percent of dinner sales to “Breast Friends.”
Thank you all for the many ways you support our family and I hope if you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a meal or drinks with friends or family in the next few days that your plans include Sazerac. They’ve been a fantastic partner and are very supportive of local causes.
You can find more information about our team online on our Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114062375305304&index=1#!/group.php?gid=105456446151513&ajaxpipe=1&__a=4
Or, if you feel led to donate, please do so by visiting our team page on the Susan G. Komen site:
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/SeattleEvent2010?pg=team&fr_id=1471&team_id=119800.
And please tell your friends and family – as you know, word of mouth is the best way to share news about a great cause or event!
God Bless,
Mike
Monday, June 14, 2010
June 14th update
Nancy completed the second cycle of chemo last Friday. Again, she continues to be very tired on the second and third day after treatments. Yesterday Keeton was "dedicated" at Todd and Ally's church. We hosted a get together for the little guy and a send-off for Todd and Ally. The weather was perfect.
Next week is the off week for chemo. After the third cycle, she will have PET scans to see if we need a fourth cycle prior to radiation. Thank you all for the continued wonderful support.
Next week is the off week for chemo. After the third cycle, she will have PET scans to see if we need a fourth cycle prior to radiation. Thank you all for the continued wonderful support.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
June 6th Update
Friday we had Round Two of the Second Series of chemo. We were at the doctor's for over 4 hours. Everything went as planned. Saturday went very well. Again, they gave her some new meds to help some of the energy loss. Today Nancy was very tired and took it easy. Keeton came over for a couple hours this afternoon....(always good for morale).
Todd, Ally and Keeton are moving to Austin Texas the end of June. Todd has resigned from Bank of America. He will be working in the medical field for a company owned by Ally's parents. Todd has always been interested in the medical field ever since he worked at Evergreen Hospital one summer years ago. They are very excited about this new opportunity. We are sad to see them leave Spokane...they will be missed.
Todd, Ally and Keeton are moving to Austin Texas the end of June. Todd has resigned from Bank of America. He will be working in the medical field for a company owned by Ally's parents. Todd has always been interested in the medical field ever since he worked at Evergreen Hospital one summer years ago. They are very excited about this new opportunity. We are sad to see them leave Spokane...they will be missed.
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