The Mom Update

So, my mom has been enjoying some time at her house since July 1st.  She is very happy to be home, and seems to be doing ok health-wise.  Still is dealing with some GI issues, which the doctors are stumped by.  We had several appointments at Fox Chase yesterday (thursday, July 21st) with her docs, and we got some news.  According to the routine blood tests she gets whenever she goes in, the tumor is very actice again and is growing.  Dr. Igor (her medical oncology doctor) said, it is imperitive that we begin round two of chemotherapy in two weeks.  As of now, she will begin an on-going series of chemotherapy starting on August 4th.  This will be administered at the hospital every two weeks for two hours, then she will go home with a pump for another 48 hours.  Sounds like the side effects could be a challenge.  We have no idea what the living arrangements during this time will be.  We will have to wait and see how she does with this new treatment. 

So, please, please, please keep her in your prayers.  We pray she has the strength to make the decisions for what is best for her.  We love her and support her on every step of this difficult journey.