Friday, July 22, 2011

July 22, 2011

    I think I may have misled people to thinking the cancer benefit at Beyond Hope was for Sara D.  But that is not so. It is a general cancer benefit concert for everyone and open to the public.  Sara may have a benefit at some future date, but this is not it. 
      Shanna, Ruby, Annabelle, Baby Sara and Penny are visiting and staying at the purple house.  Sara is under strict instructions to not over do it.  I, as her mother, am keeping a close eye on her.  I will use my authority if my hand is forced.
    Maybe it is just as well the weather this summer is so un-summery because it kind of keeps things low key. Sara is not supposed to be in the sun a lot and that is really hard  in North Idaho when the sun is out, you want to run out side and put your face to the sky. 
    So take care and stay tuned.  Love to all!!!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

July 20, 2011

    Long time no see.  Sara is doing very well and so there isn't much to report except that she is soooo kicking some major cancer behind.  She is considering going back to work full time even though I don't think she is quite up to that.  As long as she can get in her power naps, she can pretty much do anything.     
    Dr. Lin is her only Doctor. They had suggested having a doctor closer, but Sara is so impressed with Dr. Lin, she prefers to go to Seattle every six weeks.  Of course he is impressed with Sara D. also.  She is still getting regular acupuncture treatments from Lauren Miller and has a lot of help doing stuff around her house.  Her Dad has been over there a lot fixing her fence so she can stop worrying about Bentley, the jumpaholic.
   There is a cancer benefit concert at Beyond Hope on Saturday that should be a huge event.  The help and support out there for cancer patients is truly amazing.  Thanks for that. 
     I have lots more to say, but it isn't about Sara.  So I'll sign off for now but promise to keep you all up to date.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Add on to Mom's post......

I'm determined to Kick Cancer's Ass, especially since it ate mine! Seriously though.... Dad and I were blown away that Dr. Lin started my appointment by giving me the news that the Whipple Surgery was in my future! This is HUGE if anyone doesn't know this.... this was the surgery Sarah asked "why can't you do the Whipple Surgery", he basically said that it wasn't something that I'd probably be able to do.  But because I'm "Kicking Cancers Ass!", that opportunity has presented itself.  Also to mention he had a Doctor from Beijing with him, he turned to him and said "you got to look at this Dr. So-and-So, you don't see this very often", and showed him my AWESOME scans that were posted in March. (ok now I feel like im bragging, which I'm ok with).

 So THANK YOU everyone for your continuing love, encouragement and support.... this is just the beginning, but considering where I was 3 months ago, optimism overcomes me:)  Cheers! (virgin style)

Friday, July 1, 2011

July 1, 2011

    Sara had really good news from Dr. Lin.  He is very impressed with her progress. He is thinking of doing surgery maybe at the end of summer to remove the tumor on her pancreas that is causing all the other tumors. This would not get rid of the cancer completely.  But it would sure the heck slow it down. She will still do chemo on a regular basis for an undetermined time, but Dr. Lin is trying to reduce her dose to avoid the side effects.  He also gave her a license to eat whatever she wants.  She can eat all she wants now and still cannot gain weight.  He suggested giving her something to gain weight, but said the her weight is just fine.  But I said I would like to take a pill to gain weight.  Just kidding.
    So everyone who has and is rooting for Sara, it worked. We are all so pleased to have this good news. Sara is probably going down in some medical journal or something. But they would have to put in all the good vibes, caregiving, prayers, encouragment and just plain ol' cheering on.  Whew! Love to all!


posted by Colleen