Post Race

Carbo (beer) loading. Thanks everyone!

Race For A Cure-Sunday Sept. 25

The Susan G. Komen Race For A Cure is this Sunday (September 25th) and we will be walking. If you are interested in joining us please let us know. For more information on the walk visit their website: http://www.komenmilwaukee.org/ Thank you!

Summer Fun!

Happy Haircut

First Haircut
Before...

and after

Up "Nort"

Over Memorial Day Weekend Mom headed up to Crivitz, WI for some rummaging with the girls

Quick Update

Mom's two month break from chemo treatments has been extended until June. So currently she goes in every 3 weeks for her Hereptin treatment (next one scheduled for May 24th) until a liver scan can be performed in June, the earliest she can get the test. After we get those results the doctors will determine the best course of treatment and the most appropriate chemo drug to use.

Happy Easter

A 'hare' raising Easter

Gimme A Break

After meeting with her doctor last week, mom was given a two month break from her chemotherapy treatments. This does not include her Herceptin treatment, she will still have that every 3 weeks. Her current chemo drug, Gemzar, was causing too many negative side effects and her body needs some time to recover before treatment can resume. This is a welcome break both physically and mentally. In the last few days alone, as the drug exits her system, both her mood and health have been revived. Mom will meet with her doctor again in May and determine her new treatment schedule which will most certainly include a new chemo drug. It is uncertain which drug will be next and what it will entail. In the meantime we are going to enjoy the time away and focus on more pleasant things away from hospitals, needles and drugs. We will keep you posted on any fun adventures we encounter over the next few weeks.

What A Difference A Week Makes

Last week Mom had the week off from treatment, but unfortunately she spent most of that time recovering from the side effects of her chemo drugs. She was dealing with extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, flu like symptoms and a skin rash. The only side effect from the list of possibilities she didn't have to deal with was nausea and vomiting, we caught a break on that one. By week's end she was feeling better and was able to catch up on some of her errands. Today she received another dose of Gemzar and its uncertain if she will once again have to endure the same unwelcome side effects, the next few days will let us know.

As it stands now she has (3) more treatments to complete the Gemzar cycle, taking us into the month of May. At that point scans of her liver will be taken to determine what progress she has made and also what future treatments she will undergo.

On a positive note, Mom's last scan of her breast and lymph nodes revealed that they were both cancer free! Her breast doctor was amazed at her progress and that there were no signs of the disease in those two body parts. Therefore the focus is now on the liver and tackling that organ.

Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers...keep 'em coming!

Lucky Dog

New Year, New Treatment, New Doctor

The holidays are a hectic time for everyone and this year was no exception. Mom got a break from treatment, but as luck would have it in the days leading up to the holiday she developed a serious cold that required a visit back to the doctors office. While she was battling her illness, Dad was spending a few days in the hospital with his own ailments. Luckily they both recovered in enough time to enjoy Christmas day with friends and family.





Mom & Marty


Mom & Mary

Since the holidays Mom has kept busy. She spent one afternoon at the spa getting pampered, has gone shopping to her hearts content (and the freezer's capacity) and last Sunday attended the Liberace tribute at the Milwaukee Rep theater. Last week the hospital informed her that her current doctor is taking a personal leave of absence for her own health related issues. As a result Mom will be assigned a new doctor and we are hopeful this change won't disrupt her treatment.

With chemo set to start up again this week we are all hoping for a happy and healthy 2011. Thank you all for your continued support.