Toot the horns, wave the flags, and throw the confetti - it's celebration time! Both of Joanne's blood counts are way up - her bone marrow has rebounded with gusto! So, for the time being, we have staved off the nasty drugs that kick start the bone marrow. Her next chemo will now be on schedule - next Friday. Today is the last day of the antibiotic for the infection. Her appetite is great. Only irritating symptom is the weakness and fatigue, a natural result of major surgery, cancer and an infection. Her hair is starting to come out, so the ritual shaving will be very soon.
We had a very good appointment with the naturopath this morning. She validated all the natural supports we are using to decrease the side effects of the chemo. We like her.
The next big milestone will be the appointment on Monday with Dr. Rubin when we find out the results of the cancer marker and know if the tumors are responding to the chemo. Stay tuned and make it a wonderful weekend.
Janet & Joanne
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Thank God!
Thank God!
Thank God!
WHhooooooEEEEeeeeeeeEEEEEEEE!
This great news definitely sets the tone for a good weekend ;-).
Smiling with you both, and when you see an eagle fly by, look for me-- I'm on it waving wildly and dropping kisses and salting the water with tears of joy!
Yeah!
Tess and Zander Wray
Yippee Skippy!! What great news. And, summer--real summer--(I have this on great authority) begins tomorrow at 11am. Welcome the sun and the great blood cell count. We're all pullin' for you two!!
Love,
Chuck
I'll have a personal party (the boys are away) in celebration of the good news...I'd say great news, but I'm not sure how to feel yet about the upcoming hair loss...but there are some feelings there. I am telling myself "big picture," Sharon but so far...not helping very much. Maybe it's time for more fart jokes...well, maybe not.
Kisses to all,
Sharon Allen
I just read this, and remembered that I had a dream about Joanne last night. She was doing well, on her feet, cruising around, smiling, wearing a really cool-looking knit cap.
-Sharon Str.ea.ms
Well, it's about freaking time for some good news! Hu-yah! Yippee,skippee and hooray.
Oh my - this news makes my heart soar, my legs dance and my feet skip. Awesome!
Steve Hindman
Dear Joanne and Janet,
WAHOO!!! It IS time to celebrate!!! Consider it done!!!
Love, Marla and Stevie
Everyone has said it already - hip hip hurray for good news!!!
Sharon C.
Even over and above getting to shoot the water cannon on the giant green airport fire truck today, this news about Joanne's blood cells is the best I've had all week! Whooohooo! Way to go, Ace!
Yippee! Doing a *happy dance* here. So glad to get the news from your Friday appointment.
Keep up the good work. =)
Love to you,
.Jenn, Rob & Tiika.
Fantastic news! Tell that bone marrow to keep up the good work! Prayers were offered up for the two of you today in churches all over this country - so much love heading your way!
Blessings,
Kathy Seibert
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