Next steps

On Monday I met with my oncologist and decided I will start with 12 cycles of chemo on August 15th. It is infusion chemo so I will have 4 hours of infusion at the Cancer Center followed by wearing a pump that will deliver chemo over two days. The biggest side effects to this chemo are peripheral neuropathy and cold sensitivity. Even though there is still a lesion on my liver we opted to just monitor through scans and see if it goes away on its own if not I will have it surgically removed after chemotherapy.

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  1. Patti Black TyrrellAugust 10, 2017 at 7:45 AM

    Thank you for sharing your journey, Nancy. Continuing to pray for you!

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  2. Donna HarringtonAugust 10, 2017 at 7:28 PM

    Praying that the chemo does its job and the liver lesion diminishes! Also that the good Lord watches over you through this trying time, and gives you the strength you need to get through your treatments! And...gets you home to Your little boy that is eager to have Mommy home! Love and hugs!!! ��������������

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  3. UnknownAugust 11, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    Thanks for posting Nancy. Looks like you and your doctor have a good plan; me and lots of others will be praying you through it! I sure hope you catch a break and this isn't too taxing, and it addresses the liver as well... how cool would that be! Lots of love to you my friend.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 15, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    Nancy, thinking of you today as you enter this new phase of your treatment. Sending love and prays. Rhea

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  5. UnknownAugust 16, 2017 at 6:04 AM

    Dear Nancy,

    Oso and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

    With love, Jackie

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  6. AnonymousAugust 24, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    Dear Nancy,
    Thank you so much for sharing the news and updates of your cancer treatments. It sounds as though you have a very dedicated medical team to guide you every step of the way. Just remember that your family and friends are sending up daily prayers for your successful journey. Please keep us posted when it is convenient for you.
    Big hugs from the Black Hills of South Dakota! God bless you!
    Rod and Mary June (Mann) Gaffrey and family

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