I had an appointment with my oncologist today. I am scheduled to return to the hospital for my 6th biochemo session on July 26th. He wanted me to have an extra week to recover before beginning treatment. He said he thought my body would handle the treatment better with a little extra recovery time secondary to the cumulative effects of treatment. I will then have scans about two weeks after the treatment finishes.
Once we know the results of the scans, then we will decide upon further treatment. I have not seen the liver surgeon yet...either sometime during my hospital stay or shortly after I should be able to get the consult completed.
I feel very encouraged about the progress that I have made and the long way I have come since February. Though it will be difficult to go back in for another treatment, I know that I will recover and that it's for a good outcome.
Thanks for continuing to keep up with me and for your positive thoughts, prayers and encouragement!
Love,
Erica
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
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Team Run for Erica (minus Omar)
Omar getting ready to run
Mary, Chandra and Liz finish their 6 miles
Star and Christian run for the crowd
Tony and Jaime waving to the crowd
Team Run for Erica after the marathon (minus Jenny and Jaime)
Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill
Look how Erica's tree is growing and blooming!
Upton Hill Memorial to Erica
Erica's crepe myrtle tree by the batting cages at Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA
Plaque dedicating tree in Erica's memory
Plaque dedicating the tree in Erica's memory
A week before admission to Hospice
What a beautiful smile!
March 26: Liz, Star, Chandra, Erica and Kelly
March 26: Star, Chandra and Erica
March 12-13: Erica and Christian...check out those smiles!
With Uncle David
Dad, Mom, Erica, Megan, Heather, Chase and Uncle Bill
4 comments:
Thanks for the update -- your progress is amazing. I hope you enjoy the extra week "off" so you can go into the next round energized.
Love,
Mary
Thanks for the post. We are all amazed at your progress and your fabulous attitude. So, here's to a great week full of fun and relaxation!
Love,
Tracy
Enjoy your time before you go back, thanks for the update!
love,
Karen
cool, thanks for the update.
have a great rest of the week and weekend!
thinking of you and sending our best as always,
nei & RC
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