The Facts - Cancer Free!

Diagnosis: One quarter-size malignant tumor
Location: Lower lobe of left lung
Treatment: Surgery & Chemotherapy - Successful!
Prognosis: Excellent
Chance of Recurrence: Small
In case you haven't heard, Rhonda has been declared cancer free by her oncologist!!!

Thank you to all the friends and family who have expressed their concern, support, and encouragement. Praise the Lord that Rhonda's tumor was found early. The process of diagnosis and planning treatment went quickly in March, and recovery from surgery progressed smoothly across April. The four months of chemotherapy ended in mid-September. Now, on to recovery from the chemo. The doctor says it may take up to six months for Rhonda to regain her physical strength, so please keep praying!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Those darn red blood cells

Hi all. Mom is just starting her short treatment today. The doctor has decided that her red blood cell count isn't coming up fast enough, so she's going to have a blood transfusion tomorrow.

The transfusion will give her new hemoglobin and make her feel better. She's been feeling light headed for a while but this should help.

I'm not quite sure how it all works, but we may be asking all you faithful blood donors out there to roll up your sleeves in Mom's name. We'll keep you posted :)

Katie

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  1. AnonymousJuly 7, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Rhonda,

    Prayers continue. Maybe you can get blood from an over-energetic 20-something and then nobody can keep up with you for awhile. ;)

    I liked the story about the exercise workout of looking for your tennis shoes in the bottom of the closet. And then maybe you would put them on another day. You are too funny!

    Hugs,

    Phyllis D.

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  2. AnneJuly 7, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Let me know ASAP! I just donated last Friday and can designate someone as the beneficiary (?). I don't know what the real term is but I give regularly so my family is covered.

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