Weeks 9, 10, 11 and 12 of chemotherapy are now all done. This week mom finished her treatments of Paclitaxel. The treatments have been tough but mom never complained once. Grandpa Gary and Grandma Sue have been with her every step of the way. This week our Brother Matt came along to check things out. He even entertained the crew when he was talking in his sleep. Must have been a good dream. Mom was happy and proud of her younger brother for being such a great support on his day off.
This week mom also had an ultrasound and a MRI to check up on the progress of the chemotherapy and to monitor if the drugs are doing their job. The ultrasound was rather inconclusive due to some fluid and swelling and thus the need for an MRI. Mom and dad headed off to Faulkner Hospital early on Tuesday morning for the MRI. Mom did a great job for being so freaked out by small spaces. Dad said that the machine was from out of this world and reminded him of the movie Contact. The nurses were great and got mom in and out in no time at all. Mom will go over the results with her doctor on the Tuesday after Christmas. The doctors will compare before and after MRI's. We are all hoping for good results.
Mom is looking forward to spending Christmas with family and friends. Grandpa Gary always prepares a great meal.
On Monday after Christmas chemotherapy will continue with the initial dose of Adriamycin and Cytoxan (AC). This treatment will be every other week for 8 weeks. Mom is looking forward to continued progress toward the completion of treatment, but is worried about being off treatment as well. We are sure she will do great and he team of doctors are amazing.
A special thanks to Colleen for taking the day off and driving all the way to Boston for moms meeting with an IVF specialist. Poor dad was at jury duty and was not able to make it in person. Luckily he got out in time to join in by conference call.
Merry Christmas!!!
Love the Puppers and Kitty,
Ginger, Liz, and Baby (meow)
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