Chrissy is on day 34 of chemo. 8 more days to go. She will be seeing her oncologist tomorrow for his approval for going to Florida. We will be leaving this Sunday. She feels pretty good except for the lose of appetite due to the chemo. I'm pretty sure she will get to go. When we get back from Florida, she will have another MRI.
12/27/02
Chrissy finished her chemo on Dec 4th and had another MRI on Dec. 18th. There was no improvement after this last round. The doctor said that was OK because that also means that the cancer hasn't progressed. She will start another 6 weeks of chemo after the new year. First we have to fatten her up a bit.
01/24/03
Chrissy is on round three of her six week chemo that she started on Jan. 8th. She is tolerating it pretty good. She takes Reliv nutrition drinks with vitamins that help replenish what the chemo destroys. She sleeps a lot during the day. She still goes for therapy which I think helps her get around on her own. She uses the wheel chair less than before, unless she goes out where there will be more walking than she can handle. I will be taking her to the George Strait Concert on Jan.31st. if she feels up to it.
02/18/03
Today was day 42, and the last day of round three for Chrissy's chemo. She seemed to have handled it well, except for being so tired and lack of an appetite. Her next MRI will be Monday, Feb 24th. We are praying for those results to be positive news. Because of her tumor being so diffused it is difficult to determine it's progress. Please continue to pray for that miracle!!
02/14/03
Chrissy has been able to get out a little more and went to a couple concerts with family to see George Strait. She also had the oppourtunity to meet with him. She went with her life long friend, Dana to one of the concerts. They had a great time and for the night, she forgot about her illness. Look at the photo album under Country Music for pictures.
02/26/03
We received the results from the MRI that Chrissy had on Monday 2/24/03
Still no improvement. This was the 2nd. MRI that showed no change. The doctor said to look at this optimistically. He wants her back on chemo starting March 18th. for another six weeks. Her blood counts are low so those will have to be watched carefully. We will keep you updated on her progress. We know that there are so many people who care for Chrissy and are praying for her. THANK YOU,.... GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
03/25/03
Chrissy had her oncology appointment last week to make sure everything was OK to get started on her 4th round of chemo therapy. Although her last two MRI'S showed no improvement, the doctor gave her the go ahead to start. He doesn't want to change protocol. He believes that it could be the Temodar (chemo) that is holding the tumor at bay. I also believe that all of your prayers for Chrissy are helping. Please keep them coming!!!
Her spirits are very good. She never complains about what she is going through. She tries very hard to adapt to her physical disabilities. She has taught herself how to tie her shoes with one hand. Her therapist was amazed, because she said she doesn't even know how to do that. They just recommend Velcro.
04/23/03
We are waiting for results from a biopsy taken from a lump that was found under her arm by her physical therapist. It most likely is benign but it is painful so may need to be removed. Today is one month since she has started her 4th round of chemo. She is a little more tired then usual. Her doctor would like to see Chrissy be more active, so she is a volunteer at Blackberry Farms, doing critter visits with children. Please keep up the prayers.
05/01/03
Chrissy's biopsy taken from under her arm is benign. Thank You to all who are praying for Chrissy. May 18th will mark one year from the time we first took Chrissy into urgent care and our lives were changed forever. She is a fighter for sure. She is adjusting to her disabilities and learns to do things for herself. She has three more days of chemo before she takes a break for a month and then she starts round five as long as her blood counts are within acceptable levels. They are low right now.
We are leaving for Florida tomorrow to spend some time with Chrissy & Brittany's Grandparents, Aunt & Uncle & Cousins. I will include some photos when we return.
