You know that cheer! It's our new motto. And we mean it.
Liz met with her oncologist yesterday and the game is on! While she is still not feeling 100% herself yet, she is ready for this new challenge.
We now know that what began as gall bladder cancer has spread to other organs which means that solely removing the affected areas is not enough. Liz must aggressively go after that evil invader with some radiation and chemotherapy. Her oncologist gave her lots of good information and details about what she can expect.
And she can expect a battle. Her doctor will be presenting her case to the "Tumor Board" (doesn't that sound like a hoot? wonder what you've got to do to get yourself a seat at that table??) on Friday. After staffing her case with other experts in the field, her doctor will have a better idea whether they will start with radiation coupled with an oral chemotherapy or proceed straight to full-body chemotherapy. Either way, she can look forward to more poking and prodding, including the placement of a "port" to assist in the administration of the drugs. A consult regarding that will occur next week. Can we get a "port" to administer other things? Like chocolate? I could use one of those!
She is covering all her bases and seeking a second opinion at UCSF to insure that her plan of attack is the best option. She will meet with her oncologist again on January 21st at which point we hope to have made the best decision possible to move forward.
We are praying that her body (which is really looking fantastic these days by the way...it's amazing how good one looks when she is not GREEN!) is strong enough to tolerate what's coming at it. If she can handle these drugs, then these drugs can tackle that cancer! She needs to stay strong, stay healthy, and fight back.
We are all so grateful for your continued strength and support. Her battle is made easier through your prayers, your faith, your love, your line of defense. She has an army to fight this with her thanks to you! Keep cheering her on! Attack, Attack, Attack!
I have my pom poms ready to go!
ReplyDeleteGo Liz!!! Attack, attack, attack! With the army of friends and family fighting along with you and praying for you every step of the way, we will win! Love, hugs and prayers! Claude and Rhonda
ReplyDeleteGo Liz, you can Attack with the best of em'..Hang in there and know you are in our prayers and we love you so much..Thanks for the update!
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Oh Liz, I wish I was there to come by for a good chat! You were always such a good listener and advice giver for me! I've gotten in the habit of praying for you now and you've been on temple prayer lists in a couple of temples! Fight the good fight, girl:)! Love you, Jan
ReplyDeleteI was a cheerleader in high school oddly enough, though, my cheerleading uniform shrunk while it was packed away...I can't imangine how that happened???? BUT I can and will continue to root you on to victory! YOU GO GIRL!
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Donna :)
A plan is a good thing! You've always been the proactive, practical one and this give you a focus. I can cheer with the best and my bets are on you! Would love to get in a visit when you're up to it!! You go!!
ReplyDeleteLiz just give this thing a taste of your "tude", and it will go running scared! I love you and your family. Your daughters are doing such a wonderful job having this available, and keeping it so upbeat. A perfect representation of YOU!!
ReplyDeleteLiz you look great! We will remember you as you forge ahead and ATTACK with all your might. You are such an upbeat person, but on those really hard days remember we all are cheering you on. Hopefull it will help get you through them.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, from one of your long-ago lists of best friends. When Kristin sent me the link to your blog, I hurried here, forgetting that so much time has passed (have pics of little Paige at Trey's birthday party). I can still see the Liz I knew in your wonderful family photo. And, I add my name to those cheering and praying with/for you. I'll forward this link to our mutual pal, Jan [Ranney], my online Scrabble partner. Love and a warm-fuzzy hug, Marcy [Ising].
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