This morning we said goodbye to Lynn and drove to Portland. We visited the hospital for radiation treatment number 11 and then drove to our oncology appointment. It was not an easy trip for Cathy. We really didn’t learn much new. It is too early to know if the radiation is working well. The doctor will set up an appointment for us to get a CT scan next week. We are all concerned that the cancer may have spread further. We are also modifying the medications that we are using so that we can control Cathy’s pain better.
We received our appointment to travel to Boston for a second opinion and consultation at Dana Farber. It was for September 1 which, given the aggressive nature of Cathy’s cancer, was not acceptable to us. I phoned Dana Farber and was able to move up our appointment to August 24. We are thankful for that as we would like to start chemo as soon as possible.
David will visit us this weekend. It is quite a drive but it will be good to see him. We also look forward to Christy’s visit in September.
I would like to say to all of you that your prayers, cards, notes of encouragement, gifts of HOPE and blankets of comfort are a blessing for Cathy and I. Thank you.
Prayer items:
- Thanks that we were able to move the Dana Farber visit to an earlier date
- That we can enjoy the weekend and David’s visit
- That the pain can be controlled better
- That Cathy can eat better and gain strength
6 comments:
Dan & Cathy,
Just a note to say our prayer are as you ask for & more. Keri talked with MOM (Donna) and said that they are coming out to visit.
We check this everyday and our thoughts & prayers are with you as well. We hope you have a good visit this weekend.
Love to all, Tim & Keri
Our prayers are with you daily (actually several times a day). I am so glad that you have this up and running. If we can bring anything up to you let us know. We have lots of fresh vegetables. Let me know when you need help again. Enjoy the time with David. It will be great to have him there. Love Chuck and Jo
I know I've said it over and over since July when we planned my vacation, but I am *very* excited to come out and visit! I know by then it will probably be too cold to swim in the ocean but you never know, I might try anyway.
I can't wait!
(P.S. Tim and I are always thinking of you two and we love you both very, very much.)
Dear Cathy and Dan,
I haven't had much Internet access this last week but wherever I found myself on my travels you were never far from my thoughts.
Definitely thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. I hope to see both fit and well soon.
Your mate,
JT
hi dan and Cathy so happy you got that appt to Dana Farber earlier. Praying & Believing because GOD IS ABLE to do above and beyond our expectations. i love you both.
above from barbara f
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