September 30th Update

Two more sessions of radiation to go....and then Nancy gets a break from treatments other than monthly infusions and periodic scans. Nancy is extremely tired, and the burns are very uncomfortable. Only two more days! Nancy should start to feel better in around two weeks.

We were in Seattle for the Koman Walk ceremony, our son Mike walked 60 miles, his team raised over $17,000, and the Walk raised over $6 Million. It was very emotional to see the closing ceremony....our friends the Stewarts joined us there.
Monday, Nancy met with the surgeon, Dr Towbin and Oncologist Dr Lonnergan. Both doctors continue to monitor Nancy's status. We will continue to have two groups on our case. Basically, all agree that a rest/monitoring time is needed.

Next week, Nancy has a PET scan, and a complete review meeting with Dr Anthony here in Spokane on October 14th. We will also continue to meet with the radiation folks the end of October.

Thanks to all who support Nancy, and thanks from us to all who supported Mike's efforts. You are all appreciated.

September 22nd Update

Nancy is down to 7 more radiation treatments. She has two main side effects, being tired and the burns (like a bad sunburn) that comes from daily treatments. Support for Nancy continues to be amazing. We are intending to go see the cancer walk closing ceremony in Seattle Sunday and see the Evergreen Doctors on Monday. Thank you for all the help and support for Nancy.

September 8th update

Tomorrow Nancy will be half way through her radiation treatments. She will have had 15 of the 30 scheduled treatments. Her main side effect remains to be tiredness. She had a wonderful visit with her Mom, Dad, Todd, Ally, Mike, and Keeton. The next Doctor appointment is on the 16th here in Spokane. Thank you all for all the cards, calls, and great support. That support has made a huge difference in this journey!

August 31st update

Nancy has completed over 1/4 of her radiation treatments....so far, it has gone well. We are just seeing signs of her tiring a little more. Her Mom and Dad, Todd, Ally, Keeton, and Mike are all here to celebrate Todd's 31st birthday. Nancy has another full Doctor meeting with Dr Anthony on Sept 16th, and meetings with the Seattle Doctors Towbin and Lonnergan on Sept 27th. That is the Monday after Mike completes the 60 mile cancer walk in Seattle. Thank you all for super support, BC

August 20th update

Nancy had two Doctor appts yesterday. We met with Dr Anthony's group and had a Zometa treatment. All Nancy's numbers were stable. We then went to Nancy's first radiation treatment. That took about two hours. It was not painful, but mentally very challenging. Today is session two, which should be closer to 20 minutes (appt at 3:00). Weekends are "off" for radiation. Monday and Tuesday appts are at 3:00, and then future appts are at 11:30am. Again, this goes for 6 weeks.

Nancy's Mom and Dad arrive Monday afternoon for a visit.

Thanks to all for your support....BC

August 16th Update

Nancy had her "fitting" for radiation yesterday. The staff was super. Her first treatment will be Thursday, she goes in at 1:00 and will have treatment around 2:30 or 3:00. they need to get it all dialed in....then Friday it is supposed to be like 20 minutes. We do not have Friday's time yet.

August 15th update

Today Nancy was sent flowers by her son Mike, who is 26 today. He said he thought she was there when he was born!!!! Go figure....

Friday Nancy got a call to have MRI's on her back. There were 3. These were done before radiation starts..... Nancy has had more pain..... so they wanted to do the additional MRI's. We see Dr Anthony on Thursday.... and start radiation the same day. Lots happening, we will keep you updated. Thanks for the wonderful support.