We'll take it !!

Cathy's pre-chemo labs came back on November 30th showing her blood too degenerated to allow for chemotherapy. The Dr. and staff didn't seem flustered as a result and suggested the extra week off may do her some good and allow her to gain strength and her blood to rebound sufficiently to receive her scheduled "nab paclitaxel + Avastin". Cathy did show a bit more energy and we fed her a fair amount of beef on Saturday and Sunday to help.

The "pinch hitter" [not our regular oncologist] made a comment to Cathy today to the effect of, "Well this is a happy story" with regards to Cathy's response to her chemo. She DID get her dual chemo today and evidently [we haven't seen them], her abnormally high liver markers are continuing to come down! The "exit strategy" / maintenance regimen has not been discussed with us [perhaps it's just way too premature], but today we are very heartened by Cathy's response and the medical community's view of her progress.

Cathy had declined the steroids administered prior to her chemo the last two treatments but today's nurse wasn't aware of this change. So before Cathy and her sister noticed, she had received nearly 1/2 of the steroid ... Cathy was full of life this evening! Getting sleep as a result is still yet to be determined. Cathy is SUCH A TROOPER. She is fighting so valiantly and we appear to be seeing results as a result of her spirit, the faithful prayer of so many, the Lord's favor and chemo sufficient for the task. Thanks for your loving support and prayers.